Monthly Mental Health Promotion Calendar

Key Messages Banner: "This school year, we are learning one coping skill each month to help us feel better, and cope with everyday stress & challenges. Let’s review the key messages to support your learning. 01 Important for Everyone Everyone has Mental Health; it is part of our overall health & well-being. 02 Good for All Everyone benefits from learning coping skills for good mental health. 03 Practice Often Practice the skills frequently. Learning coping skills is like learning any skill; the"

The monthly calendar utilizes SMHO Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Poster Series to teach 8 SEL skills over the school year. SEL skills support students to cope with everyday stress and challenges and support good mental health. Highlighting where to get help at school and in the community is an important part of teaching SEL/coping skills.

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Key messages for learning coping skills
Monthly SEL skill, including links to the poster sets and audio clips

Mental Health Support for students at School:

Students can approach any trusted adult at school to ask about mental health support. Every school has a School Support Counselor. Students 12 and over can access the School Board Social Worker for brief intervention for mental health challenges that are impacting their ability to do well at school.

Community Resources:

☀️ Supporting Our Students Together

Free, confidential, and professional resources are available:

Kids Help Phone: Text CONNECT to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868. Available 24/7.

One Stop Talk: Call 1-855-416-8255. Instant, confidential access to a mental health clinician for children and youth. Available Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1Call1Click: Call 1-877-377-7775-Helps children, youth, and families connect to the right mental health care provider. Intake services available 9 am to 5 pm.
Youth Wellness Hubs: Call 613-570-8953. Safe spaces for youth aged 12–25 to get walk-in support, mental health services, and community connection. Open 10 am to 6 pm in Pembroke (Tuesday & Thursdays) and Renfrew (Mondays & Wednesdays).