Community Outreach and Education Services

York Hills Community Outreach and Mental Health Education Services offers workshops and group sessions to both general and at risk populations.
This service supports by:

Offering a number of weekly programs designed for students in York Region schools.

Providing community parent and caregiver presentations in a variety of settings on a variety of topics, including emotional wellness, depression, worries, and stress.

Hosting information booths at community events allows us to share information related to children’s mental health to larger audiences. These booths can be staffed by request.

These programs include:

Making a Difference

A program designed to help students recognize bullying behaviours, as well as develop and use assertive responses to bullying situations. The program is designed to empower students to make a positive difference. Offered over 7 weeks, in 45-60 minute sessions it is designed for students in grades 4-6.

Be Cybersmart

This program is designed to teach children how to be a responsible cyber citizen. Students will learn strategies for smart responsible internet use, including password safety, safe talk online and how to effectively report cyber bullying. This program is delivered over 6 weeks in 45-60 minute sessions and recommended for students in grades 5-8.

Taking Charge of Me

A program designed to teach students assertive strategies to self-regulate and manage their emotions, including anxiety, anger and frustration, when dealing with conflicts and difficult situations. Offered over 6 weeks, in 45-60 minute sessions it is designed for students in grades 4-6.

Be-YOU-tiful

This program was created to empower students to have a positive body image and self esteem, as well as develop strategies to enhance and strengthen their self-perceptions.

This program is offered over 6 weeks, in 60 minute sessions, for grades 6 to 8.

Available Webinars:
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Taking Charge of Me

This webinar was designed to help students identify their feelings and emotions. It will also give students strategies to self-regulate and take charge of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Delivered virtually over 1 hour this webinar is recommended for students in grades 4 through 6.

Making a Difference

This webinar was adapted from our group and designed to help students recognize bullying behaviours, as well as develop and use assertive responses to bullying situations. Delivered virtually over 1 hour this webinar is recommended for grades 4 through 6.

Managing Mental Health

This webinar was designed to give students an understanding of what Mental Health is and why it’s important. This webinar will give students strategies to promote positive mental health as well as learn where they can go for help. Delivered virtually over 1 hour this webinar is recommended for students in grades 7 through 12.

How do I access the service?

Please call our intake department at 905-503-9560 in order to access this service or to find out more information about other York Hills services.

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