The designates the first week in May as Mental Health Week. This year, it runs from May 1-7, 2023, and the ѿƵ (HCDSB) will join organizations across Canada in raising awareness about mental health. 

Collectively and individually, we have stories that make us who we are. We have different, yet equally valuable stories – and this is why the Canadian Mental Health Association designated My Story as the theme of this year’s Mental Health Week.

Daily Mental Health Themes

The HCDSB Mental Health team are suggesting a daily focus for each day during Mental Health Week:

Monday: Naming Our Emotions and Keeping it Real
Tuesday: Compassion for Self & Others
Wednesday: Positive Mindset
Thursday: Kindness is Contagious
Friday: Reaching Out

Join the Conversation Online!

Throughout the week, we invite you to share your stories on Twitter () Instagram () and  using the hashtags: #HCDSBMentalHealthWeek, #MyStory and #MentalHealthWeek.

Let us know how your school community supports mental health and well-being!

Mental Health Resources serving Halton

  • ​ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids (24/7) 905-878-8555
  • Distress Centre Halton (Burl) 905681-1488 (Oak) 905-849-4541 (Halton Hills) 905-877-1211 
  • Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868
  • Halton Regional Police for emergencies 911
  • Halton Regional Police for non-emergencies 905-825-4777​