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Mental Health & Well-Being

Mental Health & Well-Being

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NCDSB’s approach to mental health

Northeastern Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) has a mental health strategy that reflects our local needs, context, strengths and resources.

We are committed to embed all facets of the mental health and well-being strategy into the culture of our district board and schools. In doing so, our board mission will be fulfilled as we strive to ensure the wellbeing of our students and provide quality Catholic education in a safe, nurturing, equitable, and inclusive environment that prepares them for life.

Our current strategy aims to build on our foundational knowledge about mental health from year to year.

NCDSB’s Mental Health Strategy

Guide to Reaching Out (School Mental Health Ontario)
Guide to Reaching Out
(School Mental Health Ontario)
Self-Care 101 (School Mental Health Ontario)
Self-Care 101
(School Mental Health Ontario)

Self-Care Checklist
(Kids Help Phone)
12 Instant Stress Busters (Kids Help Phone)
12 Instant Stress Busters
(Kids Help Phone)

Be There 5 Golden Rules

No Problem is Too Big

Links & Resources

    Everyday Mental Health Activities (Elementary)

    Everyday Mental Health Activities (Secondary)

    Stress Free Mornings

    Well-Being Apps

    Ontario 211

    One Stop Talk

    Kids help phone

    Reaching Out Central, North, South

    Reaching Out Moosonee

    Student Attendance

Need Help Now? I - If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room at your local hospital.

- Children and teens can speak with a counsellor 24/7 by calling Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or texting CONNECT to 686868.

- Check your local community to know what mental health services are being offered during this time.

- Contact your family doctor to ask about local services you may be able to access.





Every Ontario school district has a mental health leader and superintendent with a shared responsibility to create and implement their board’s mental health strategy and action plan. Together, we support and guide the implementation of NCDSB’s strategy and action plan:

Superintendent of Education
Jennifer Dunkley
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Mental Health Lead
Kim McEntee
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