Community and Mental Health R​esources during COVID-19

​​​This is a stressful time for everyone, and it's normal to feel anxious and worried. This webpage provides a number of resources to help support student, parent/guardian and staff mental health and well-being at home.

Access counsellors and mental health services

• ​Kids Help Phone 
  Children and teens can reach out to counsellors at Kids Help Phone who are available 24/7 via phone, text or online chat. ​Kidshelpphone.ca  has a number of online resources you can access. You can access their services by calling 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868.
  
  
• Pee​l Children's Centre 
  Their 24/7 Crisis Response is available to children and youth (0 to 18 years) by calling 416-410-8615.​
  
  
• WhereToStart.ca 
  Get connected with free and confidential mental health services for children, youth and families who live in Peel Region. 

• Region of Peel's Mental Health and Crisis Supports​
  
  

Tips and resources 

• ​Experiencing a ​Traumatic Event - Recovery and Coping Strategies 
• Coping with Grief and Loss
• Experiencing Acts of Violence​
  ​How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic​​ (School Mental Health Ontario)
• COVID Mental Health Resources to Access While at Home from Peel CAS
• Reaching out resource​
• COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub ​
• Unstuck: 10 Things to Do to Stay Safe and Sane During the Pandemic
• Mental Health Checkup and Toolkit

For parents/guardians

• How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic​ from School Mental Health Ontario
• How to talk to children and adolescents about COVID-19 from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• Mental health resources for adults are available on the CAMH website
• COVID Mental Health Resources to Access While at Homefrom Peel CAS​
• Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19 from National Association of School Psychologists
• Experiencing a ​Traumatic Event - Recovery and Coping Strategies ​​
• City of Brampton's Youth Support Task Force resources​
• Caregiver Resource Toolkit
• In-Home Survival-Creating Daily Routines That Fit Your Family
• How to navigate grief during COVID-19 
• Trying to understand the federal government's aid programs for COVID-19 
• Workbooks to talk to your child about COVID-19: 
  Hello! I'm COVID Story and My Social Distancing Story​
• ​Recognizing Anxiety in Children: How to Spot and Identify Symptoms
• Keeping Anxious Kids Socially Engaged During Quarantine​
• Managing Sibling Conflict
• Mindful Breathing Can Help Tame Worry Thoughts
• Helping Children Find Their Light in Dark and Scary Times
• Exploring Feelings with Mindfulness
• Learning at Home: Writing and Doodling Activities for Kids
• Learning at Home: Help Kids Learn Life Skills During Quarantine​​
• Government of Canada's financial support for families
• Changes during COVID 19 to SSAH and Passport Funding for those with Special Needs
• ​Experiencing a ​Traumatic Event - Recovery and Coping Strategies
• Coping with Grief and Loss
• Experiencing Acts of Violence​

For staff

The Peel b​oard's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)​ Homewood Health has provided online resources through their website​. For immediate and confidential support, or to book an appointment, staff can call Homewood Health at 1-800- 663-1142 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ​

In addition, staff may find the following resources helpful:

• How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic​​ from School Mental Health Ontario​
• How to talk to children and adolescents about COVID-19 from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
• Experiencing a ​Traumatic Event - Recovery and Coping Strategies ​​
• Mental health resources for adults are available on the CAMH website
• COVID Mental Health Resources to Access While at Home  from Peel CAS
• Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19​ from National Association of School Psychologists
  
• Promoting Student Mental Health and Well-Being Through Distance Learning newsletter: April 23 | May 6 | May 21
• ​Experiencing a ​Traumatic Event - Recovery and Coping Strategies
• Coping with Grief and Loss
• Experiencing Acts of Violence​