Responding to stressful events

Yesterday’s situation at Mother Teresa High School may impact the mental health and feelings of safety in our community. It is normal to feel stress and worry. The attached tools and resources are available to you and your family.

• Stressful Events Factsheet Tips for Parents, children and youth ENGLISH / FRENCH

Stressful Events Factsheet Parents EN.pdf

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Stressful Events Factsheet Parents FR.pdf

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• Resource List for Families ENGLISH /FRENCH

Mental Health_Substance Use Health_ Factsheet_EN.pdf

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Mental Health_Substance Use Health_ Factsheet_FR.pdf

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If you are concerned about your mental health or someone else, speak to your health care provider or check out the Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resource List.

For more information about resources and supports in responding to stressful events, please visit: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/responding-to-stressful-events.aspx

Other Key Mental Health Supports include:

• AccessMHA.ca (16 years and older) and 1call1click.ca (birth to 21 years)

• CounsellingConnect.org provides quick access to a free phone or video counselling session. This service is for everyone: children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

• Walk-in Counselling Clinic 613-755-2277 or walkincounselling.com. They have free counselling in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Cantonese and Mandarin

If you are in crisis, contact the Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week) at 613-722-6914 or if outside Ottawa toll-free at 1-866-996-0991.

If you have a youth in crisis, contact the Youth Services 24/7 Crisis Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week) at 613-260-2360 of if outside Ottawa toll-free at 1-877-377-7775.