Child Mental Health During COVID-19
Taking care of your child’s mental health during COVID-19
If your child is having an emergency, dial 911. If your child needs crisis support, call 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247).
Listen and respond |
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Be patient and understanding |
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Validate and support |
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Answer questions, keep it simple |
Links to help talk to kids about COVID-19 |
Keep a flexible routine |
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Stay connected |
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Child mental health and return to school
Child mental health and well-being in the context of COVID-19 is a priority with return to school. Our local school boards are committed to supporting parents and children with preparing to return, as well as focusing on mental health and well being once in the classroom (in-person or virtual). Information and resources from local and provincial sources are available to help families with return to school transition.
- Preparing for the Return-to-School: Reflections and Resources for families - Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Return to School – Student Well-being - Waterloo Region District School Board
- Return to School Website - Waterloo Region District School Board
- School Mental Health Backpack - Child Mental Health Ontario
- Supporting Mental Health and Wellness During Return to School: Tips for Parents and Families - School Mental Health Ontario
Get more support when needed – Child mental health services
If your child is having an emergency, dial 911. If your child needs crisis support, call 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247).
- Black Youth Helpline – 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day; National helpline for Canadian youth and families
Call: 1-833-294-8650
Email: info@blackyouth.ca - Front Door – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, local, free crisis and mental health counselling and support for children and youth (up to 18 yrs)
Call: 519-749-2932 - Good2Talk – 24/7, free, Provincial post secondary (17-25 years) – mental health support
Call: 1-866-925-5454
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 - Here 24/7 – One stop access and referral to crisis, mental health, and addiction services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Region
Call: 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247) - Kids Help Phone / Wellness Together – 24/7, free, National children’s (17-25 years) – mental health support
Call: 1-888-668-6810 (Youth)
Text: WELLNESS to 686868 (Youth)
- OK2BME – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, local, free, confidential counselling and support services for kids and teens wondering about their sexuality and gender identity
Call: 519-884-0000 x222
Online request for counselling: Intake form
E-mail: ok2bme@kwcounselling.com
More child and parent mental health COVID-19 resources
Supporting child mental health during COVID-19 resources |
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Parenting during COVID-19 resources |
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