At Durham District School Board (DDSB) we are committed to keeping our students healthy in both body and mind. We can provide you with mental health and wellness initiatives and crisis support as well as information to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Supporting your Child's Well-being - Free webinar series for parents and caregivers.
School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviors.
This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:
Each webinar will include time for experts to answer questions sent in advance, plus a Q&A opportunity to ask questions during the session. Sessions will be facilitated by Ontario parents and caregivers, and will include simultaneous French translation.
Sessions run throughout April and May and will be made available here, on the By Your Side learning hub for future access.
We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.
Learn about our Positive School Climates initiatives that aim to create positive school environments.
Find our plan here to promote positive and healthy relationships and build a positive school climate. Here is our 2022 - 2023 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan.
Durham District School Board (DDSB) considers well-being and positive mental health fundamental to student achievement. Students and/or their caregivers are encouraged to reach out to someone at school if they are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Support and Crisis Lines are also available.
Visit the DDSB website for additional resources for mental health and wellness.
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) wants to ensure that you have the resources you need to handle a crisis. Our students can experience a crisis in many ways, including:
Visit the DDSB website for a listing of available crisis support resources.
