Anti-bullying and mental health support
Please click the links or contact the agencies below to get support if you or someone you know is being bullied or is struggling with their mental health.
Students experiencing a mental health crisis should call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) Niagara
COAST Niagara is a 24/7 mobile crisis outreach and intervention service for individuals aged 16 years and older offering phone counselling and, if necessary, on-site intervention at home or in the community by mental health professionals with specially trained officers from Niagara Regional Police Service. Call 1.866.550.5205 ext. 1
Students and/or families may also wish to access the following resources:
- Pathstone Mental Health services children and youth in Niagara in need of mental health supports. Walk-in services are available at the times and locations posted, and crisis services are available immediately at 1.800.263.4944
- Black Youth Help Line specifically responds to the need for a black youth specific service. It promotes access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 1.833.294.8650
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Available 24/7 and toll free in both English and French at 1.855.242.3310
- LGBT Youth Line offers support to LGBTQS2S+ youth. Access the website for online chat, telephone support is available at 1.800.268.9688; or by text at 647.694.4275
- Kids Help Phone