This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).
Selective Mutism: Giving Kids a Voice
Do you know a child who doesn't speak in some social situations despite speaking freely in others? In this video, Dr. Annie Simpson shares the latest about selective mutism and strategies for helping kids find their voice. Suitable for parents, teachers, and professionals.
The MHCC Headstrong Summit Planning Toolkit
The MHCC Headstrong Summit Planning toolkit will help you design, coordinate, and implement a regional summit. It provides you with information regarding the roles of the coordinator, speakers, students and community organizations. It is based on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Opening Minds’ anti-stigma research which shows that contact-based education will improve students’ knowledge, attitudes and intended behaviours towards those living with a mental illness or mental health problem.
Q&A for Parents & Caregivers of Transgender & Gender Diverse Youth
Some common questions and answers for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth.
Talking To Kids About COVID-19
Coping with the uncertainty around COVID-19 is challenging for most adults, and kids may be having an even tougher time during the pandemic. This resource has some great tips and suggested language for talking to children who might be anxious about COVID-19.
Here to Help
Provides information and resources about mental illness, substance use and healthy living topics. This website also including multilingual resources.
Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning for Children & Teens
The website provides evidenced-informed resources that educate the hearts of children. The collection of resources builds capacity in individuals and communities to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their positive social and emotional development
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre
Australia-based website that provides a detailed overview about psychosis, including early intervention. The “Resources” section includes a series of fact sheets on psychosis, which are available in a variety of languages including Chinese, French and Arabic.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Webinar Recording
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
This website offers information and practical strategies parents can use to help their children build healthy relationships and prevent violence. Includes information for parents of children in pre-school, elementary, and high school, as well as information about cyber bullying.
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges- Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for elementary school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Prepare To Launch: A Resource Guide for Parents of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This Guide is intended for parents of adolescent children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who wish to better understand the process of navigating the transition between the teenage years and young adulthood.
Family and Caregiver Resources
A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders.