Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports Provided by SCCDSB

We all want our children to feel mentally well, grow up happy, and learn how to navigate life’s challenges. It’s not always easy to know what to do. We’re here to help!

Our team consists of social workers, child & youth workers, attendance counsellors, and a heath promoter who focus on mental wellbeing rather than only on mental illness. Our team is available for wellbeing check-ins and to provide clinical counselling with students throughout the school year. SCCDSB staff also work in collaboration with community agencies to respond to student needs for mental health support.

 

*If you are a student or caregiver seeking mental health support, please text 226-402-1593 or you can self-refer for wellbeing supports. The self-referral form can be found here. 

 

MindUP

All elementary students are learning SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS through an evidence-based neuroscience program called MindUP. You can learn more about this program by watching this video created by researchers at Western University. Check out these parent resources that will help you understand what your child is learning about in MindUP and how you can extend their learning and skill-building at home with fun ideas to promote resilience, healthy relationships, and coping strategies!