By Your Side: Parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning and well-being in every family

Jan. 31, 2025

School Mental Health Ontario is excited to share with you: By Your Side, a new parent/caregiver learning hub that has been designed to meet the needs of Ontario’s families.

By Your Side was co-created by Ontario parents/caregivers and school mental health professionals and includes resources and supports made available in multiple formats—including web content, PDFs, and videos to ensure that families can easily access information and strategies that promote mental health and well-being at home.

Key topics include:

• understanding mental health
• promoting mental health at home
• supporting mental health at school
• stress and anxiety management
• substance use prevention
• navigating digital technology use
• reaching out for help

We know that parents and caregivers want their children to be physically and mentally healthy, and already have many effective tools and strategies in place, School Mental Health states. 

By Your Side recognizes the expertise of parents and caregivers and offers resources to support and strengthen mental health and well-being in every family.