announcment for Monday, May 4th
Shawna Adams
Good morning,
Please include the following announcement from the Mental Health Champions in today's broadcast. Thank you!
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week, a time to focus on open dialogue about mental health, something we all experience. This week's theme is "Coming Together", encouraging us all to build stronger connections which, in turn, have a positive impact on our mental health. When we prioritize our well-being, we create a stronger foundation for all the other important events in our lives.
In an effort to support student well-being and reduce stigma and isolation, this week, the Mental Health Champions are featuring a "Question of the Day" series. Here is today's question: (cut to video provided by Charlotte J.)
***Please note the following community resources:
Kids Help Phone (available 24/7) 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 or https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Ottawa Distress Centre (available 24/7) 613-238-3311
Ottawa Crisis Line 613-722-6914
***Additional helpful community resources:
Black Youth Helpline: 1-833-294-8650 (toll free) from 9am-10pm; blackyouth.ca.
Youthline LGBTTQQ2SI: Confidential and non-judgmental peer support through phone, text & chat (647-694-4275; 4-9:30pm Sun.-Fri.); youthline.ca.
Hope for Wellness: offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Online chat: hopeforwellness.ca and 24/7 toll-free helpline: 1-855-242-3310.
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