Emotional and Mental Health Resources:

• Supporting your Child's or Teen's Mental Health  
• Fun mental health activities to try at home
• Tip Sheet on Noticing Mental Health Concerns
• How to Talk With Your Child When you Feel Concerned They may be Struggling With a Mental Health Problem

     Helpline for parents of children facing mental health challenges:
     613-321-3211 https://www.pleo.on.ca/

•  Crossroads - Children's Mental Health Centre 
• “Growing Up Resilient”
• My Health Magazine
• OCDSB: Mental Health During COVID-19 (Links and Resources)
• School Mental Health – Parents and Families
• Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario
• NAMI Ontario - Family-to-Family Programs
• Ontario Mental Health Services (Kids and Youth)
• Supporting Minds: Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being

Useful Resources During COVID-19

• My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19.pdf
  
• How to Keep Your Kids Healthy During the Pandemic
  
• Positive Parenting During the Pandemic
  
• A List of Museums, Zoos, and Theme Parks Offering Virtual Tours
  
• Helping Children and teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19 
  
• Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
  
• COVID-19 Parenting Tips (English, Arabic and other languages)

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General Links for Parents:

• CMAS "New in Canada" Parenting Support Brochures
  
• Services for New Comers to Ontario
  
• Parenting in Ottawa
  
• Family Services Ottawa
• Doing Mathematics with your Child (Available in English, Arabic and other languages)

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Useful Links for School Council:

• School Council Resource Guide
  
• School Council Funds Management Guide
  
• School Council Insurance
  
• School Council Tips
  
• OCSAC - Ottawa Carleton Assembly of School Councils