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What’s something you wish teachers actually understood about students?

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If you could change one thing about school right now, what would it be?

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What additions/subtractions would you like to see in the curriculum?

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What additions/subtractions would you like to see in the curriculum?

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What are some things you would like to see being added to or removed from the curriculum?

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What are you doing to support youth mental health?

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What are you doing to support youth mental health?

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This question is for our school board and town leaders. How are you addressing long wait times and overworked counselors?

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Poll 2: Would you attend a youth town hall?

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Poll 2: Would you attend a youth town hall?

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Please select the option that resonates with you most. If you chose not interested, please comment and explain your reasoning.

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Poll 1: What issue matters most to you right now?

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Poll 1: What issue matters most to you right now?

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Please vote for the option you resonate with most. If you chose other, please comment your thoughts below.

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What issue matters most to you right now?

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See all the youth programs, volunteer, and work opportunities available at YMCA!

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Find a variety of programs, events, and opportunities at the Oakville Public Library!

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Oakville Public Library offers innovative programs, expansive collections, and builds community by connecting people and ideas.

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Use the link to find a variety of mental health services provided by the Ontario Government

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Finding help

Almost 30% of Ontarians will experience a mental health or addiction problem at some point in their lives.

If you or someone you know needs support, Ontario offers several options for free, confidential help with mental health and addiction concerns.

Book an appointment with your family doctor or nurse practitioner

Your family doctor or nurse practitioner can evaluate your situation, talk to you about treatment options and refer you to a community mental health and addictions service provider.

If you don't already have one, here's help for finding a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Talk to a registered nurse right now

Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 (toll free) to speak to a registered nurse. They can help you with any health matters, including depression, anxiety or other mental health or addiction concerns.

Telehealth is free and confidential and nurses are ready to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Get advice from a helpline

Three helplines available

Each of our helplines has a different focus, but don't worry if you're not sure which is the right one for you - staff members are trained to connect you with the right resources and redirect your call if needed.

Mental Health Helpline

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

Problem Gambling Helpline

Anyone can call

Helpline staff members welcome calls from anyone - whether your concern is about yourself or someone you care about. More than 25% of helpline calls come from family members or concerned friends.

Types of help offered

These helplines are not for crisis situations - if you are in crisis, call 911 or ask a helpline staff member for your local crisis number.

Helpline staff is available for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to:

listen, offer support and strategies to help you begin your recovery

help you find treatment services and supports in your community such as crisis lines, self-help groups and family services

offer basic education about mental health, drug and alcohol addiction and problem gambling

All calls are free and confidential.

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Find mental health and addiction services in your community

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Almost 30% of Ontarians will experience a mental health or addiction problem at some point in their lives. If you or someone you know needs support, Ontario offers several options for free, confidential help with mental health and addiction concerns.

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Discover a variety of youth resources online at Kids Help Phone!

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What is mental health?

Does mental health feel like a confusing concept? Although it's communicated about now more than ever, it's OK if you're still unsure what it means. Mental health is different for everyone, and sharing about it can bring up strong emotions. Kids Help Phone is always open, offering young people across Canada mental health support and a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud. To learn more about mental health - and view an interpretation of an article about it in American Sign Language (ASL) - you can tap on the button below.

Learn more about mental health

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More than a helpline. Call, text, chat and more to get support using Kids Help Phone's 24/7 e-mental health services. For all young people in Canada.

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Use the link to connect with a Crisis Text Line crisis counselor online!

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Schools could do monthly anonymous check-ins to see how students are doing. Would this help?

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What if we held a virtual or school-based event, once per month, where students could speak with local leaders? Would you join?

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Is there a space (online, school, home, etc.) where you feel truly accepted by the people around you?

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What’s something you wish schools would do differently? Some examples could be more breaks, different grading, less homework... use your imagination, go wild.

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Share your go-to stress relievers or what’s helped you during tough times. Let’s help each other out.