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Student Services and Mental Health Resources Student Services will continue to be available to students requiring support. Starting March 30, please email me at maplante@cbe.ab.ca to communicate by email. Here are some resources to support our students and families with mental health resources in the community. Please follow the links provided below. Calgary Community Resources for Mental Health Counselling and Supports: Kids Help Phone:  you can text, phone, live chat or find resources at: kidshelpphone.ca/ Access Mental Health for Adolescents:  free, short term mental health supports and resources available at: albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx Distress Centre:  24 hour crisis support, free crisis counselling, peer support, community resources at: distresscentre.com/ Eastside Family Centre:  normally walk in counselling available but currently offering phone or e-therapy at:  woodshomes.ca/programs/eastside-family-ce...

These can be stressful times for anyone. Here are some resources to support you in talking with your child (children) about COVID-19. We hope your will find them useful. We hope you are doing well and staying healthy! Talking to Children about COVID-19 Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-COVID-19 outbreak COVID Social Stories for Children General Principles for Talking to Children About COVID-19

Two topics this week: how to talk to kids about the Corona Virus and Understanding ADHD, info. for parents (behaviour strategies, parenting tips, problem solving...) How to talk to kids about the Corona Virus Understanding ADHD - Info for parents

This week is about friendships which can play a key role in your child's life. Below, you will find 3 articles on the topic. I hope you will find them useful! What parents can do to support friendships Teenage friendships Help kids cope with social exclusion and friendships