For Schools | Directing Change Canada 2021 | Youth Mental Health Canada

Support and Crisis Resources

Kids Help Phone: Kids Help Phone (opens in a new tab) is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counselling, information, referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French**.**

Text 686868
Call 1-800-668-6868

Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline (opens in a new tab) is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Their peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. In Canada, call 1-877-330-6366 for support.

For more help lines in Canada, including 9-8-8, see crisis supports.

Resources for Teachers to Help Students with Films

Educational Videos: The educational videos are films produced by some of the Directing Change Team that discuss various mental health and suicide prevention topics. Its purpose is to provide more information to students and teachers that will help inspire the filmmaking process.

Mental Health Fact Sheet: Introduction to mental health and mental illness, including its impact in Canada

Lesson Plans

Mental Health Lesson Plan: “Mental Health”. This lesson plan can be used with a class or group of youth.

Mental Health Lesson Plan: “Mental Illness and Stigma”. This lesson plan can be used with a class or group of youth.

Mental Health Lesson Plan: “Language and the Words We Use”. This lesson plan can be used with a class or group of youth.

Resources from YMHC

Additional resources from YMHC for purchase:

Sources of Support: includes activities to understand what school and community supports are available, possible educational accommodations you can ask for, mental wellness plan, etc.
Sources of Strength
Beneath the Surface: a creative journal workbook
Mental Wellness Workbook: includes the 3 handbooks