Ready, Set, Whoa!

Helpful information for parents who wish to learn more about Halton’s education system and to support their teen’s learning.

• Halton Catholic District School Board (external link)
• Halton District School Board (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire ViaMonde (external link)

Finding the right services for your teen can be challenging. These links will help you find information and local services.

• EMentalHealth (external link)
  Guide to information, local services and supports for mental health concerns.
• Family Care Centre – Children’s Mental Health Ontario (external link)
  Resource hub for parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental illness.
• Halton Community Services Directory (external link)
  Guide to community services in Halton Region.
• Halton Youth Services Directory (external link)
  Guide to youth services in Halton Region.
• HMC Connections (external link)
  Provides a variety of programs and services to immigrant and refugee communities.

There are a variety of programs and services in Halton Region for children and teens with additional needs. Community agencies are committed to quality services that are based on current research and practices.

• Community Living Burlington (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Community Living North Halton (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults with special needs and their families.
• Community Living Oakville (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Developmental Services Ontario (external link)
  Helps adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers connect to services and supports in their communities.
• ErinoakKids (external link)
  Comprehensive range of family-centered treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities and their families.
• Ontario Health atHome – Burlington (external link)
  Provides coordination to access health care support at home, at school, or in the community. Referrals through school required for in-school services.
• Ontario Health atHome – Mississauga Halton (external link)
  Provides coordination to access health care support at home, at school, or in the community. Referrals through school required for in-school services.
• Parents and caregivers - School Mental Health Ontario (external link)
  Resources for parents and caregivers on children’s mental health.
• Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) (external link)
  A child and youth mental health agency that provides services to children from birth to 17 and their families, such as individual and group counseling, and walk-in clinics.
• Special Education Laws and Policies (external link)
  Overview of special education policies, regulations, and resource documents for schools in Ontario.
• Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services (external link)
  Offers a comprehensive range of mental health and autism services for children, youth, adults, and their families.