March 30, 2020
During this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is important to be able to have the resources available that families need to support their children during this challenging time. The resources on this portal are intended to provide some information and support to assist parents with challenging conversations and to support positive mental health and wellbeing.
Related Links:
School Mental Health Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario provides excellent mental health resources year-round for students, parents and families. Here are three important links for families to consider at this time:
- How to support children to feel mentally well, grow up happy and to learn how to navigate life’s challenges
Link: https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-families/
- How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Link: https://smho-smso.ca/blog/how-to-support-student-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
- 12 easy and fun mental health practices to try with your children at home
Link: https://smho-smso.ca/blog/12-easy-and-fun-mental-health-practices-to-try-with-your-children-at-home/
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service, offering professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.
Link: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
A hub of resources to help you take care of yourself and look out for the people you love during this challenging time.
Other Resources:
10 Creative Ways to Relieve Anxiety during Coronavirus
Help Explain the Coronavirus and Social Distancing to Children