Upcoming elections for School Trustee
Northern is located in the new Ward 8. Our parent community votes in more wards given the school’s proximity to the ward boundary. To facilitate the decision making process, Northern School Council has sent a list of questions to all candidates in wards 6, 7 and 8. We’ll post their responses as they come in.
- For Special Educational Resources, visit the Special Education page.
- Northern Secondary School Foundation – the charitable foundation that represents Northern alumna
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 – Articles 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