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If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and requires immediate support, please visit your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 911.
Virtual resources (available 24/7 to all AMDSB students and families)
Kids Help Phone
You can access 24/7 national support service offering crisis counseling support via phone, text, or online chat. You can access their services by:
- calling 1-800-668-6868,
- texting CONNECT to 686868
- visiting www.kidshelpphone.ca for web chat access.
Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team
You can access 24/7 local support service offering crisis counseling support. You can access their services by calling:
1-888-829-7484
For alternative or culturally responsive crisis response services, please see this list of service providers:
Helplines/Crisis Response Services (full list)
If you have difficulty opening this link, please contact [email protected]
Community Resources and Emergency/Crisis Supports
For more information on or how to access school based mental health services, please contact your school Principal, School Resource Teacher (SERT) or Guidance Teacher.
For support in the community, please see this list of mental health service providers:
AMDSB Community Supports and Services (full list)
If you have difficulty opening this link, please contact [email protected]
For Self-help options please see this list of Apps
Recommended Resources
SMHO: School Mental Health Ontario
WITH CARE: How Do You Know if You Should Be Concerned
Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child
How to Talk With Your Child When You Feel Concerned
Prepare, Prevent, Respond: A Suicide Prevention Guide For Parents
Prepare, Prevent, Respond: Quick Reference Guide
Kids Help Phone
Anxiety Canada
Sick Kids Hospital
Prevnet (Anti-Bullying)
CMHA: Canadian Mental Health Association
CAMH: The Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Jack.org