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Mental Health and Well-Being Resources During Covid-19

We care about the range of emotions and questions students of all ages may be experiencing in this uncertain and unprecedented time of the Covid-19 pandemic and school closures. The change in routines and feelings of separation from peers, educators and other important caregivers may cause distress. However, this time offers an opportunity to strengthen our resilience and pay greater attention to our well-being.


Need immediate help?

  • If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of your local hospital.
  • If you are not sure if it is an emergency, or just need to talk through the situation, consider reaching out to:

Below are some key resources to help engage with and support children and youth around the impact of the pandemic on their mental health and well-being. These resources will be updated regularly. Check back often. Also, read more for more information on how the TDSB is responding to the pandemic.

Covid-19 Specific Resources:

Vital information about Vaccines

Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against many dangerous diseases. In Canada, vaccines prevent illnesses such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), rotavirus, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases, and human papillomavirus virus (HPV). Influenza (flu) vaccine is also recommended each year for children older than 6 months.

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