"In consideration of all that is happening in the world and our community, the Support Services team at Ascension of Our Lord has compiled a list of some resources for our students and families to access if needed, during the summer months. We wish all students a restful and healthy summer. We look forward to welcoming you back upon your return! "

COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETIN - June 3, 2020

Resources and Supports for Students & Families re: Anti-Black Racism from Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board:

 https://www3.dpcdsb.org/news/news-archives/community-information-bulletin-june-3

For ongoing support:

1. Malton Neighborhood Services: https://www.mnsinfo.org/
2. Tangerine Counselling: http://www.tangerinewalkin.com/
3. Where to Start: Peel Region's network of service providers for child and youth mental health services - https://wheretostart.ca/
4. Black Youth Helpline:  1-833-294-8650   https://blackyouth.ca/
5. Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel:  https://www.bereavedfamilies.ca/
6. The Children and Youth Grief Network for support virtually and by phone - https://www.childrenandyouthgriefnetwork.com/
7. En'tyce Our Youth Group - entyce4u@gmail.com - Support group for youth 15 plus
8. Ontario 211 for information about local services.

Resources:

• DPCDSB Resources and Supports for Students & Families re: Anti-Black Racism: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/news/news-archives/community-information-bulletin-june-3
• Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
• Communicating with your child about grief https://familyedcentre.org/tip-sheets-english/
• COVID-19 Resources for parents and children https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/resources-parents-children.html
  
  

Crisis Services:

• Kids Help Phone – call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
• Peel Children's Centre 24/7 Crisis Response: 416 410 4615
• Call 911 or go to the emergency room of your local hospital