PDSB Social Work Department

It’s #MentalHealthWeek! As the largest providers of #MentalHealth supports in Ontario, #SocialWorkers play an essential role in providing access to mental health care across sectors.

Register: cmha-peel-dufferin.mykajabi.com/offers/sWiGzcRU #MentalHealth

Join us Thursday for the next webinar of our three-part Student Engagement session from @SMHO_SMSO's Knowledge and Implementation series. We will discuss the importance of adult support for student leadership and agency at various levels of the system. See you there!

Secondary students can care for their mental health using small daily practices. The Faith and Wellness Daily Mental Health Resource by @SMHO_SMSO and @oecta features 50+ practices created to help secondary educators promote daily wellness amongst students.smho-smso.ca/fwsecondary/

A Big Thank You to our @SocialWorkPDSB for all that you do to support the @PeelSchools students, staff, families, and school community each and every day. #PeelProud #TrojanPride #WeAreFamily🎶

#MoreThanEver, anxiety and depression are on the rise for kids and youth. We need #SocialWorkers in schools to help students access the early, critical #MentalHealth supports they need. bit.ly/MoreThanEver20… @Sflecce @MichaelTibollo #SocialWorkWeek2022

It’s #SocialWorkWeek2022! At this pivotal moment for mental health, recognizing #SocialWorkers' essential contributions matters #MoreThanEver. Join us, celebrate with us, and stand alongside us to advocate for #MentalHealth access for all: bit.ly/SWW2022

March 7 to 13 is Social Work Week in Ontario! Now #MoreThanEver, #SocialWorkers are here for your #MentalHealth. Learn more at bit.ly/33hF3ez

🎉For #SocialWorkWeek, we recognize the integral support that Ontario social workers provide our communities, and we appreciate the essential work that they do. #ocsbBeCommunity

The transition to kindergarten or return to school after a break can lead to feelings of worry or distress for some children. @SMHO_SMSO’s Early Years: New Beginning resource provides support for the mental health of younger learners during the pandemic. smho-smso.ca/blog/online-re…

34th School #SocialWork keynote address is live with the incredible @BLoveSoulPower: It's society's loss when we do not educate Black and Brown children to be doctors, lawyers, educators...As humans we ALL lose. Everyone has right to thrive. #BlackLivesMatter

Calling all student support staff! Join @SMHO_SMSO & @StrongMindsCda on Thursday for a workshop to implement 'Kids Have Stress Too!' The resource offers stress management strategies for students from Grade 1-6. See registration details. eventbrite.ca/e/stress-and-c…

Levels of poverty are deepening creating huge risk factors for health and #mentalhealth challenges. Systemic change is needed to #eradicatepoverty in Ontario including increasing social assistance and access to affordable and supportive housing. #IDEP2021

Hospital social workers have been lifelines for many families & COVID-19 patients to help them get through their toughest days." Paula Abramczyk, ICU #SocialWorker, works with patients & families to provide essential psychosocial support during #COVID-19. ctv.ca/shows/your-mor…

School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO reminds us to differentiate between disorder and distress. Children and youth mental health needs are diverse and require a wide range of responses, tools and resources. smho-smso.ca/covid-19/stude…

Suicidology note: "Committed suicide" harkens to the days that suicide was seen as a sin and crime, so "died by suicide" is much prefered. Most jurisdictions have unofficially/officially taken the crime off of the books, but it still happens. Religious judgment remains.

Proud to recognize the hard work, dedication and professionalism of the social workers @PeelSchools! Happy #SocialWorkWeek ! @Daddison7

Registration is open for EveryMind's Winter 2021 #mentalhealth groups for children and youth. Due to COVID-19, these groups will be offered online. Space is limited - visit wheretostart.ca/groups-for-chi… to register online, or call 905-451-4655 to register by phone.

Did you know March is #NationalSocialWorkMonth ? 📢 As part of the celebrations, CASW and our Provincial partners will be hosting a number of amazing events and webinars. ⬇ casw-acts.ca/en/webinars Make sure to check back often! #SocialWorkIsEssentiel

Wednesday marks #PinkShirtDay. This year’s theme is tagged #LiftEachOtherUp. Let’s do that by spreading kindness and inclusivity today and every day. Students can use these tips to reach out and start a conversation with someone they trust. smho-smso.ca/wp-content/upl…