Going back to school is a hard transition in any year. This year, there are many new changes to adjust to. Here is a collection of links, resources and videos to help you prepare and adapt to the new school year.
Back to school tips and kits
- Just for youth:
- Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO):
- School Mental Health Ontario:
- Hamilton Health Sciences' Back to School 2020 YouTube playlist - quick tips for children, youth and families
- Child Mind Institute: Back to school resources
- Articles:
Helpful YourSpace sessions
- OurSpace youth sessions:
- FamilySpace family sessions:
School Board Updates
- Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
- Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWDSB)
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde (Cs Viamonde)
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (Csc MonAvenir)
Local Mental Health Supports
- Want to talk to a mental health counselor in Hamilton? You can access brief services through Child & Adolescent Services' virtual walk-in mental health service for children, youth and families (part of Public Health Services, City of Hamilton)
- Not sure what services are available? Waiting for services and feel that there has been a change in your mental health? Get in touch with Contact Hamilton.
- More info on where to find help