Social Work Dept-DPCDSB

Wishing all our Families a Happy Easter! May you find peace, joy and rest as you celebrate and reflect this Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Due to overwhelming demand, we've opened up more seats for our free parent/caregiver webinar series focused on substance use, addictive behaviours and youth mental health! ✅ Don't miss out —register now: …ildwellbeingapr-may2025.eventbrite.ca #ByYourSide

THRIVE in Community Newsletter – April 2025

March Break Tips - How to have fun and stay positive during the break. Thank you #DPCDSB Student Mental Health Well-Being Champions for the tips. #bystudentsforstudents #marchbreak #wellness #Positivity

Celebrating Black Mental Health Week! blackmentalhealthweek.ca x.com/SMHO_SMSO

"Wherever You are, so are We!" The availability and versatility of Social workers and highlighting our critical role in addressing a growing and universal problem – Access to care. Celebrating the power of our profession, and the ways Ontario’s 25,000+ social workers are here!

Our March 2025 Thrive Newsletter - *Hot off the Press*

On Wednesdays, we wear 🩷PINK🩷 to raise awareness on the prevalence of bullying. Speak out against bully behaviour, invite everyone to the table, and perform a random act of kindness - today and always! #MHWBChampions @DPwellness4all

Tomorrow is Human Trafficking Awareness Day! #BreakTheSilence and ask for help if you or anyone you know are exhibiting signs of being victimized. Speak to a supportive adult at the school or one of the numbers below. #MHWBChampions @DPwellness4all

This February, students are invited to participate in the “Put Me in Coach” Mini-Career Day hosted by the City of Brampton on February 27th at 9am -2pm. brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Cultur…

Join us Feb 18 for a webinar focused on Elevating Black Student Mental Health & Well-being. The session is open to a variety of audiences, including student support staff (e.g. CYC, chaplains). Email Tracey Grose at tgrose@smho-smso.ca to register. smho-smso.ca/events/elevati…

This conversation will be moderated by Gwyn Chapman from the City of Brampton. In collaboration with the Brampton Innovation District, the discussion will highlight the triumphs and journeys of Black-owned businesses in Brampton.

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth Brampton! February is a month of reflection, learning and celebration! Let’s take this time to recognize the outstanding achievements of Black communities and continue supporting Black communities, organizations, and businesses in #Brampton and beyond. 🏪🎉 Whether it’s through attending local events or simply showing up for the people around us, every small act of support counts. 🌱 Check out all the events and see how you can get involved this month 🔗: brampton.ca/bhm @AlgomaU, @TorontoPearson, @SkillsforCanadians and @Sheridan_College—your support is helping us celebrate Black history in a big way this month!

These are just a few of the Wonderful events at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre and the City of Brampton.

National Sweater Day is coming on Wed Feb 6th!

Black History Month 2025 is upon us...What will you be doing in your community, organization or school? Share with us

Hey everyone! We are so excited to announce our Black History Month Kickoff event, Music and Resistance: Sing it Louder! This event will be held on February 6th, 2025 at Malton Community Centre. Join us at 5:30pm to celebrate strength, resilience, and the love of Black music!

📢 The By Your Side toolkit is live! This ready-to-use toolkit offers guidance to school staff as they engage parents/caregivers in meaningful mental health learning. Let's work together to support student mental health and well-being! 🌟 Explore now ➡️ smho-smso.ca/by-your-side

Registration is now open for our 2025 youth groups! The focus is on navigating conflict, building healthy relationships & improving communication. All groups run for 8 weeks in-person in Mississauga. Click here for more info and to register now - wheretostart.ca/groups-for-chi…