Stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and mood disorders are a prevalent issue in children's health today. Trillium Lakelands District School Board is responding positively to the increased focus on children's mental health. Research shows good positive mental health for children increases success in schools, future education, as well as successful relationships with peers and family. Director of Education, Larry Hope believes - prevention is the best. Parents can help children become engaged in positive activities they enjoy doing that gives them a sense of belonging, and achievement. Also, children need to develop skills of resiliency to help them cope with negative difficulties life may send their way. There are numerous support services available to families dealing with children's mental health, and parents looking for help can contact their child's school, social services, community organizations, or online resources. (Source: Trillium Lakelands District School Board)There are many decisions to be made when it comes to searching for and receiving the best services for children and youth who face mental health challenges.
Our goal is to provide you with current information to help you navigate Ontario's child and youth mental health system and access resources and supports that best meet your needs.
Explore this section of our website to learn more about child and youth mental health.
- Information about the signs of mental health disorders in children and youth, and the most commonly-occurring disorders.
- This fact sheet provides information about: the first steps to getting help, who provides services and at what cost, how to connect with the school, and much more.
- This fact sheet describes what you can expect to happen when you contact a child and youth mental health service - from intake to treatment.
Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI)
- An overview of the intake tool that's used by child and youth mental health centres to assess the number and severity of a child's problems, and help determine what's needed.
- A search tool that will help you find a child and youth mental health centre that provides services in your community.
- Family-friendly resources that offer in-depth information on general and specific topics in mental health.
