Health and Well-Being
At Durham District School Board (DDSB) we are committed to keeping our students healthy in both body and mind. We can provide you with mental health and wellness initiatives and crisis support as well as information to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Positive School Climates
Learn about our Positive School Climates initiatives that aim to create positive school environments.
Our school's 2019-2020 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan.
Mental Health
Durham District School Board (DDSB) considers well-being and positive mental health fundamental to student achievement. Students and/or their caregivers are encouraged to reach out to someone at school if they are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Support and Crisis Lines are also available.
Visit the DDSB website for additional resources for mental health and wellness.
Crisis Help and Support Lines
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) wants to ensure that you have the resources you need to handle a crisis. Our students can experience a crisis in many ways, including:
- Bullying
- Emotional or physical abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual assault
- Substance abuse and addiction
- Depression
Visit the DDSB website for a listing of available crisis support resources.
Wellness at Home - Distance Learning
As we enter this new phase of learning while we try to help flatten the COVID-19 curve. The SERTs have created a website full of resources to help with student well being. Access the Wellness at Home website to find various links, resources, videos and activities to help your child from home.
