Friday, July 9, 2021
Board provides mental health services this summer
17³Ô¹ÏÍø (NNDSB) is pleased to offer mental health services throughout the summer.
The mental health team is providing on-going counselling to students and families who have already connected with the team and will be accepting new referrals throughout July and August.
Three youth drop-in wellness hubs are operating this summer for youth aged 10-18:
- North Bay – OUTLoud North Bay, 123 Delaware Ave. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information email Seth at Seth.Compton@nearnorthschools.ca
- Parry Sound – Mary Street Centre, 24 Mary St., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. For information email Penny at penny.moffat@nearnorthschools.ca
- Burk’s Falls – Legacy Life Centre, 44 Commercial Dr. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. For information email Dorothy at Dorothy.haggartdaavis@nearnorthschools.ca
A virtual group for students aged 7 to 11 will be held that teaches strategies to cope with anxiety, anger and impulsivity. Sessions will be held July 13, 20 and 27 and August 3, 10 and 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and students are expected to attend all sessions.
The team is also offering webinars for students and families beginning July 14, and virtual drop-in sessions for parents. A wellness camp is being planned in August, with times and locations to be determined.
Families are asked to register for all summer services at . To see what NNDSB’s mental health team does, visit this page of NNDSB’s website. Learn more about all summer supports and services here.
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For more information, please contact:
Deb Bartlett
Communications Officer
17³Ô¹ÏÍø
P. (705) 472-8170, extension 5010
E. Deb.Bartlett@nearnorthschools.ca
