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We don't provide mental health advice, counselling, or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact your local community crisis team. You can also reach out to the Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310, the Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650, or Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.

SMH Professionals

As a mental health professional working within the school system, you help to make sure students can learn to the best of their abilities, and can help those struggling with a mental health problem with early identification and intervention services.

Your Role

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You are a key part of the circle of support for students with mental health needs in your school board. You’re also part of a community of practice of SMH professionals across Ontario with specialized skills related to early identification, prevention, intervention and crisis support services.

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SMH professionals serve students when they are most in need, but are often the last to receive learning and training as part of their role. We want to change that. Explore our learning topics to deepen your knowledge.

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Find resources to help you in your role. Learn from and with school mental health professionals from across the province.

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Latest Resources

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Supportive Resources for Adult Allies

This tip sheet lists five actionable steps for encouraging student engagement in mental health promotion and learning.  For more on how to put these suggestions into practice, this resource ...

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Info Sheet: Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology

The level of digital technology use during the pandemic has significantly increased for most people, including our children.   This resource provides information on how to know if your child...

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Grounding Techniques Social Media Bundles

With the help of Ontario secondary students, we have developed social media shareables on grounding techniques. Stay Grounded  Grounding exercises may help you manage overwhelming emotions. Groun...

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Health & Physical Education Curriculum – Mental Health Literacy Lesson Plans

The HPE lesson plans are designed to support the development of basic mental health literacy and social-emotional learning skills for grades 1-8.   Each lesson includes: ...

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ONE-CALL Desk Top Reference Expanded Version for Remote Learners

The ONE-CALL expanded version for remote learning process provides educators with a step-by-step approach to support students when they exhibit signs of an emotional or behavioural issue.

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Mental Health Promotion at School: Classroom Considerations

This resource provides classroom considerations to support mental wellness among students with special education needs.

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