For Special Educational Resources, visit the Special Education page.
Mental Health Resources (For Students and Parents)
Support at Northern
- Guidance Counsellors
- WellNSS – An extra-curricular club headed by Northern guidance counsellors.
Free Counselling Services
- Youth Hub – Free counselling, no appointment needed, confidential, students can go on their own without parental knowledge.
- WES (Wellness and Emotional Support for Youth) – Free, one-on-one e-counselling.
Organizations with Free Programs for Youth
- Lumenus – Comprehensive support services focusing on youth mental health and well-being.
- Stella’s Place – Provides mental health support, programs, and resources for young people aged 16-29.
- Hospital for Sick Children Adolescent Medicine – Specialized care and support for adolescents facing mental health challenges.
- Mood Disorders Association of Ontario – Offers resources and support for youth dealing with mood disorders.
Parent Resources
- Sunnybrook Family Navigation Project – Expert navigation of the mental health and addictions service system for youth aged 14-24 and their families.
- Kids Mental Health – Aarticles and guides to help parents better understand mental health issues in kids.
- Pine River Center for Family Initiatives Masterclasses – Webinars to provide tools, tips, and strategies to promote mental wellness in teens.
- Sashbear Foundation – Providing support for families of those with emotion dysregulation with their Family Connections Program and Expert Education Series.
Emergency Services
- Sunnybrook Hospital (Emergency Department) – 2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON – 416-480-6100
- Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868
- Distress Centre – 416-408-4357