2025-06-25 Well-Being Resources for Children & Families
June 25, 2025
Dear Vincent Massey Families:
Tomorrow is the last day of classes for 2024-2025. We hope that the summer months are restful and an enjoyable change of pace for all students and families.
Your child’s well-being is always a priority throughout the school year and in the summer months, and we understand that challenges and needs can arise at any time.
We are providing a list of some resources that are available in our community to assist families in supporting their children’s well-being, and resources that children can access directly.
By Your Side- Parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning and well- being.
SickKids – This learning hub provides resources to help support your child's mental health and general well-being.
Please note that for those students who need more focused mental health support throughout the summer, the following resources are available in our community:
Durham Counselling Walk-In Clinic -free, single session counselling service for children and youth, 3-19 years (up until their 20th birthday), and their families 289-509-0603
Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310
Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.
310 COPE: 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or TTY1-866-323-7785
Durham Region Crisis Response: 1-800-742-1890 or 905-666-0483 (available 24/7)
One Stop Talk: Access to virtual counselling session for youth ages 17 and under https://onestoptalk.ca/
Frontenac Youth Services: https://frontenacyouthservices.org/
Kinark Child and Family Services: 1-866-929-0061
Lakeridge Health - Mental Health and Pinewood Centre: (905) 721-4747 (both children and adults)
We wish all our families and students a wonderful summer and we look forward to reconnecting in September.
Sincerely,
Charmyn Lawton, Principal & Nadia Nembhard-Hunt, Vice-Principal
Vincent Massey Public School
905-728-0681
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