Resources and Tools

Index

Review and download our free resources, tools and templates, organized by each stage of program planning, implementation and evaluation – use them to make change happen!

Activities

Fun and engaging RNAO postcard activities that were developed by youth, with activities designed to engage youth.

Network of Champions Reach Out Game

RNAO Leading Change Toolkit

Sample Student-Led Activities

School Mental Health Ontario Resources

Promoting Mental Health: Finding a Shared Language, video by the CAMH Health Promotion Resource Centre

Youth Wellness Champions Resources

Role Descriptions

Mental Health Lead Role

Public Health Lead Role

School Staff Lead Role

Youth Engagement Tips and Reflective Guides

Diversifying Student Recruitment - Reflective Guid

RNAO Tips to Diversify Student Recruitment

Youth Engagement – Reflective Guid

RNAO Tips for Youth Engagement

Incentivizing Youth – Reflective Guide

RNAO Tips for Incentivizing Youth

Youth Champions Training Resources

Sample Network of Champions Training Agenda

Hosting a Training or Workshop at Your Site

YWC Champions Training Master Deck

Training Day Tools

Psychological Safety Plan

School Implementation Workplan Template

Sample Network of Champions Training Workshops

Youth Champions Training Workshops

Sample Network of Champions Training Workshops Activities

Sample Student-Led Activities

Student Postcard Activities

Hosting a Workshop or Training

Other Provincial and National Programming

The following national and provincial programs provide support for the mental well-being of youth in Canada. This is not a comprehensive list, look for programs in your area.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Supporting the emotional and social development of youth lays the foundation for mental health and resilience throughout life. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (2012) reinforces the importance of incorporating the concepts of well-being and health promotion into mental health initiatives. When youth needs are considered, strategies that support youth promote mental health, well-being and resilience.

Priority 1.2 of the Mental Health Strategy for Canada (2012) specifically calls on diverse stakeholders such as caregivers, schools and community organizations to support early intervention, promote the mental health of children and youth, and prevent mental illness

The Youth Wellness Champions (YWC) Program has supported this priority by collaborating with health, education and social services professionals to support students to be champions of change and to create enhanced levels of awareness, acceptance and healthy behaviours regarding mental health and substance misuse.

Mental Health Strategy for Canada

Ministry of Education

School Mental Health (SMH) Ontario

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) is a provincial implementation support team designed to provide leadership, resources, and direct implementation support to district school boards in their efforts to promote student mental health and well-being by maintaining a clear scope, and recommended sequence for implementation of school mental health practices.

For more information please visit: About School Mental Health Ontario - School Mental Health Ontario (smho-smso.ca)