Equity and Inclusion: Mental Health
If this is an emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs help:
- Guelph/Wellington: 1 844 437 3247 (HERE247)
- Dufferin: 519 941 1530 (DCAFS)
- KidsHelpPhone: 1 800 668 6868
- Compass Community Services LGBTQ+ Support Line: 226 669 3760 (call or text – free and confidential emotional support)
Ensuring positive student mental health is a shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians and community partners. As part of the provincial Open Minds, Healthy Minds Mental Health Strategy, our board’s Mental Health and Addiction Lead works with stakeholders within our board and in our community, to promote: mentally healthy schools; student mental well being; educator mental health awareness and knowledge; evidence based prevention programs; and clear pathways to care.
We hope the following resources and information will help support mental health and well-being in children, youth and families:
- Download the UGDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy 2023-2026 (PDF)
- Download the UGDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy 2019-2022 (PDF)
- Download the UGDSB Mental Health and Wellness Action Plan 2019-2020 (PDF)
- UGDSB Mental Health website for parents
- UGDSB Mental Health website for students (log-in using your UGCloud account)