If you require immediate support for a student in crisis: 

Call 911, or assist the student to connect with internal school board supports, and/or local mental health crisis services:

• Simcoe County Mental Health Crisis: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
• Muskoka Crisis: 1-844-287-9072
• Bradford Crisis: 1-888-310-COPE
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 or visit www.kidshelpphone.ca
  • RiseUp, powered by Kids Help Phone, offers free 24/7 support to Black youth across Canada.
  • Contact Kids Help Phone, Text RISE to 686868, or access live chat counselling.

Community Supports and Services:

A wide range of community service providers exist locally, offering services to support health and well-being of school staff, students and families. Click on the links below to find out about the services available in your local community.

• In Simcoe County: visit Info Simcoe County
• In Muskoka : visit Info Muskoka

Additional Ontario and Canadian based supports include:

• ConnexOntario (Addiction, Mental Health and Problem Gambling Treatment Services): 1-866-531-2600
• School Mental Health Ontario:
  • Find a community mental health resource
  • Indigenous student mental health
• Needhelpnow.ca - Cyberbullying and Mental Health Support (Canadian Centre for Child Protection)
• YMind Free Mental Wellness Program (YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka)
• One Stop Talk – Connect instantly with an Ontario-based registered therapist

If you require help searching for services, dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-743-7818.

Many community partners also offer supports and services at a school or classroom level. We encourage you to connect with local community partners to assist with school health and well-being initiatives.