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We consider student mental health and well-being to be a crucial part of students' success. Our commitment is to provide a safe and supportive environment at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB). Review the links below to find support and resources for students and their families who are experiencing challenges with mental health.

Bullying prevention and intervention

Learn about our bullying prevention and intervention plans that support students who are experiencing a form of bullying at school. Find out how we are increasing education, awareness and outreach about bullying prevention to engage all members of the GECDSB.

Family support

Find family supports that will connect you with resources to help your child who is going through mental health challenges.

Student support

View our student supports to find community resources that will support students through their mental health challenges.

Supporting all of us through COVID-19

Find COVID-19 related support for students and their families as we work through the COVID-19 pandemic together.

Emergency services

If your child or teen says they cannot stop thinking about suicide and has a plan to hurt themselves, call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room immediately:

Emergency Services

Windsor Regional Hospital – Met Campus

1995 Lens Ave., Windsor

Emergency Room

Ages: Up to age 16

Windsor Regional Hospital

Ouellette Campus

1030 Ouellette Ave., Windsor

Emergency Room

Ages: 16 and over

Erie Shores Health Care

194 Talbot St. West, Leamington

Emergency Room

Ages: All ages

Walk-in mental health support

If you need immediate care and cannot safely wait for community mental health and addiction support, check out these walk-in centres who are here to help.

Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre

Visit the Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre for immediate care.

Address: 744 Ouellette Ave., Windsor

Ages: 16 and up

Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (7 days a week)

Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Urgent Care Centre (MHAUCC)

Visit the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Urgent Care Centre (MHAUCC) for immediate care.

Address: 744 Ouellette Ave. Windsor

Ages: 16 and up

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am -7:00 pm

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) – Regional Children's Centre

Visit the Regional Children's Centre for immediate care. The RCC Counselling Clinic provides quick, confidential access to mental health services for children, youth and their families.

Call for an appointment: 519-257-5437 (519-257-KIDS)

Ages: 6 to 17

Hours:

Monday to Thursday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex

The Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex offers free services to youth ages 12 to 25 without a wait list or referral.

Address: Maryvale Cottage #6 (3640 Wells St., Windsor ON)

Ages:12-25

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 1-6 pm, Tuesday, Thursday – 1-7 pm, Saturday – 10-2 pm

Access to mental health, substance use services, primary care, community and social services

No wait times, walk-in services available

Phone mental health support

If you need immediate help, view these phone supports that are here for you.

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone allows you to chat with a trained, volunteer crisis responder for support any time, about anything. You can contact our 24-hour support line if you are any age up to 29.

To contact Kids Help Phone, you can:

  • Phone: 1-800-668-6868
  • Use the “Always There” app
  • Text CONNECT to 686868

Community Crisis Centre

Call the Community Crisis Centre at 519-973-4435 for 24-hour crisis line support if you are over age 16.

Windsor-Essex Counselling Support Line

Call the Windsor-Essex Counselling Support Line at 519-946-3277 or 1-877-451-1055 for mild to moderate distress situations. This support line is open 24-hours and is open to those who are 18 or older.

LGBT Youth Line

Contact the LGBT Youth Line for mental health support by:

  • Text 647-694-4275
  • Email LGBT Youth Line
  • Live Chat

Hours: 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Friday

At Youth Line, all volunteers are trained peer supporters ages 16 to 29 with a diversity in 2SLGBTQ + identities and lived experiences.

Hope for Wellness

Call Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours daily to offer counselling and crisis intervention.

Black Youth Helpline

Call Black Youth Helpline for mental health support by:

  • Phone: 416-285-9944
  • Toll Free: 1-833-294-8650
  • Email Black Youth Helpline

Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.

Naseeha Mental Health Hotline

Contact Naseeha Mental Health Hotline at 1-866-627-3342 for 24-hour support.

We answer calls seven days a week from around the world to support Muslim and non-Muslim youth. Naseeha Mental Health has been a great bridge for individuals who are going through life's challenges. Where hope is lost, Naseeha is found. We provide a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need.

Mental health resources

Find free mental health resources available to support your needs.

Bounce Back

Bounce Back is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth age 15 and over manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, and stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Anxiety Canada

Anxiety Canada offers access interactive anxiety tools and resources for children, youth and adults. You can find information and resources on:

  • Helping youth manage anxiety
  • Self-help strategies for several disorders
  • Practical strategies and tools to help you manage your child's anxiety
  • Coping with COVID-19

Ministry of Ontario Mental Health Services During COVID-19

The Ministry of Ontario Mental Health Services provides resources and support for those who have challenges with mental health, wellness, and addictions. It also helps you:

  • Find public mental health and addictions programs
  • Connect with peers for support
  • Access self-led telephone or online therapy for stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Find culturally appropriate support for Indigenous people

Jack.org

Visit Jack.org to find empowering resources and training to join other young leaders to revolutionize mental health across Canada. Find mental health resources to educate yourself today!

What is mental health?

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every person can realize their own potential, is able to cope with stressors of daily life, and is able to engage and contribute to the overall community (World Health Organization, 2018). 

What is well-being?

The nature of well-being is complex and means different things to different people. Well-being can be understood to be a positive sense of self, spirit and belonging that is felt when our cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs are being met. It is supported through equity and respect for our diverse identities and strengths.

The four domains of well-being

Learn about the four domains of well-being to understand the different dimensions of what well-being consists of:

  • Physical – The development of the body, impacted by physical activity, sleep patterns, healthy eating and healthy life choices
  • Cognitive – The development of abilities and skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and the ability to be flexible and innovative
  • Emotional – This involves learning about experiencing emotions, and understanding how to recognize, manage and cope with them
  • Social – The development of self-awareness including the sense of belonging, collaboration, relationship with others and communication skills
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