The following resource has been developed to provide you with valuable information and programs that can improve the health of the children at your school. The resource consists of a variety of agencies, community based programs and services, and resources relevant to mental health. The resource has been developed according to the Ministry of Educations Foundations for a Healthy School framework.

 

Quality Instruction and Programs

• At My Best Toolkit
  Curriculum resources, targeting kindergarten to grade 3 students, to promote overall wellness.
• Body Image
  • More to Me Than What You See  996KB
    Facilitators Guide: A health promotion program for grades 4, 5, & 6 to help girls develop healthy body image and self esteem.
  • Student Journal  1.3MB
    Participant handouts for the More to Me Than What You See program.
• B.O.Y.S 9.7MB
  A best practise strength-based, social skills program developed for boys in grades seven and eight to increase their understanding of positive male roles, relationships and identities in society and to strengthen their social skills.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
  Canada’s leading addiction and mental health organization, integrating specialized clinical care with innovative research, education, health promotion and policy development.
• Healthy Transitions: Promoting Resilience and Mental Health in Young Adolescents
  An interactive, activity-based  mental health promotion/ early identification/ intervention program for young adolescents. Provides middle school students the opportunity to enhance knowledge, attitudes and skills, important for resilience and mental health.
• Iris the Dragon
  Provides lesson plans to help educators address mental health issues in the classroom
• Motive8
  A substance abuse prevention program for grade 8 students in Halton Region (supporting the health and physical education curriculum).
• Teaching resources for emotional well-being
  Evidence based teacher resource that develops positive classroom climates, and assist young people in dealing with difficult feelings and situations.
• The ABCs of Mental Health: A Teacher Resource
  Provides prevention and early intervention strategies to promote learning and mental health, and tips on finding help for children with mental health problems.
• When something’s wrong: Strategies for Teachers Handbook
  A quick reference guide of useful classroom strategies to help school staff understand and assist students with mood, behaviour or thinking problems
• Youth Net
  Mental health promotion program that provides a forum for youth to express and discuss their concerns about mental health. Supports grades 9-12.
  • Pens & Paints
    8-week program designed to meet the needs of youth who are marginalized and at greater risk of having mental health issues.
  • Girl’s Talk Program
    8-week depression prevention and awareness program geared towards girls aged 15-16.
  • Talking about Mental Illness(TAMI)
    Single session program that brings guest speakers into high school classrooms to talk about their personal experiences with mental illness.

Healthy Physical Environment

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• Kids Matter 
  Evidenced based resource tools and strategies highlighting a whole school approach to mental health promotion. Supports elementary school initiatives
• School Connectedness
  Evidence based strategies for increasing protective factors among youth.
• Schools as a Setting for Promoting Positive Mental Health: Better Practices and Perspectives 2.3MB
  A complete literature scan of promising practices for the promotion of positive mental health among students in the school context.
• Supportive Social Environment
  Mind Matters - Evidenced based resource tools and strategies highlighting a whole school approach to mental health promotion. Supports middle-secondary school initiatives.
• Where to Get Help in Halton 289KB
  A resource guide providing a list support services available in Halton.

Supportive Social Environment

• Body Image
  • More to Me Than What You See 996KB
    Facilitators Guide: A health promotion program for grades 4, 5, & 6 to help girls develop healthy body image and self esteem.
  • Student Journal 1.3MB
    Participant handouts for the More to Me Than What You See program.
• Halton Family Services
  Counselling services available to any resident of Halton who needs assistance in coping with life's challenges.
• Mental Health Liaison Program
  Nurses who provide support to students in grades 6 through 8 at Halton elementary schools. Provide early identification for youth who present with mental health issues and/or psychiatric symptoms.
• School Connectedness Game 125KB
  An interactive game for school administrators and staff members to learn strategies to improve school connectedness and promote a positive school climate.
• Search Institute^®
  Organization that provides information and resources on the 40 developmental assets^®.
• Thrive! The Canadian Centre for Positive Youth Development
  Organization that provides innovative and well-researched programs, products, training and services for youth, parents, educators, and community leaders in order to foster positive youth development.

Community Partnerships

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• Canadian Mental Health Association
  Organization which provides resources and information on a variety of mental health issues.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  CAMH offers a variety of web based resources for teachers and schools. Multi lingual resources available for parents that support emotional well being. Offers online tutorials to learn about mental health and addiction topics.
• Child and Youth Information Network
  Provides evidence informed information and resources about children’s mental health in Ontario. The organizations pamphlet answers to your questions about getting help for children with mental health concerns.
• Children’s Mental Health Ontario
  Organization which provides resources and information on a variety of mental health issues that affect children. Teacher and Parent resources available.
• Halton Children’s Aid Society
  Organization which provides community resources and support for children and families.
• Halton Family Services
  Provide counselling, support, workshops and seminars to children and families.
• Halton Psychological Services
  Licensed psychologists provide a wide range of psychological services including assessment, treatment, consultations, workshops and in-services.
• Halton Healthcare Child & Youth Mental Health Outpatient Services
  A community based, multidisciplinary team dedicated to the assessment and short-term treatment of children and adolescents who are experiencing mental health concerns.
• Kids Help Phone
  Provides anonymous and confidential professional counseling, referrals, and information through technologically-based communications media to improve the well-being of Canadian children and youth. The organization also provides public education, posters, brochures, and wallet-cards.
• Links 2 Care
  Organization that supports youth ages 9-19 in a caring, non-judgmental, safe and friendly environment. Provide a variety of programs & services to parents and children.
• Mental Health Liaison Program
  Nurses who provide support to students in grade 6 through 8 at Halton elementary schools. They provide early identification for youth who present with mental health issues and/or psychiatric symptoms.
• Nelson Youth Centres
  An accredited children's mental health centre that provides group based treatment programs for Halton's children and youth and their families. Services target children who are experiencing moderate to severe emotional, social, behavioural or learning problems, which result in difficulties at home, school and/or the community.
• New Mentality Halton
  Youth led initiative which focuses on youth engagement and advocacy around mental health. Offer presentations around increasing awareness and decreasing stigma around the issue of mental health.
• North Halton Mental Health Clinic
  Community-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, counseling and case management for clients and their family members. Part of Halton Region’s Health Department.
• Offord Centre for Child Studies
  Resource dedicated to providing the latest and best information on child mental health problems and the influences that shape the developmental health and well-being of children and youth.
• Parent’s for Children’s mental health
  An organization that works with families, the general public, mental health professionals and agencies to provide education, support and advocacy.
• The Psychology Foundation of Canada
  Organization that provides various on-line resources and publications on emotional well-being. Offers speaker presentations and lunch and learns that support work place mental health.
• ROCK - Reach Out Centre For Kids 
  An accredited children’s mental health centre offering over 30 programs and services. Walk-in appointments welcome.
• Yoomagazine
  An interactive health magazine for young people, parents and professionals. The resource focuses on teaching mental health literacy, facilitating early detection of health and mental health difficulties and promoting help-seeking in young people.