OPSBA advocates for a strong, accessible, responsible and equitable level of children’s mental health services in Ontario, with emphasis on early intervention and adequate funding for assessments within the context of the implementation of the Ministry of Education’s Comprehensive Plan.
Latest Updates
- December 6, 2019 – Letter to the Standing Committee on Social Policy re: Bill 116, Foundations for Promoting and Protecting Mental Health and Addictions Services Act, 2019
- March 17, 2017 – OPSBA Response to the Ministry Consultation on the Well-being Engagement Paper
- Dec. 12, 2013 – Minister’s Partnership Table Update on Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
- November 2013 – Coalition Response to Consultation on the Next Phase in Ontario’s Education Strategy
13 Reasons Why – Frequently Asked Questions
Mental health professionals and organizations involved in suicide prevention are concerned about aspects of the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. This series depicts events leading to death by suicide of a young fictional character, and covers other troubling issues like bullying, violence, and sexual assault. While the series may inspire helpful dialogue about these issues, it also has potential for harm for those who may be struggling with a mental health problem and/or suicidal ideation.
To help those trying to understand the concerns and school boards looking to respond to comments and concerns from their communities, School Mental Health Assist has created a comprehensive FAQ. The FAQ is also available in French.
The Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health
The Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health unites education, mental health, community and health sectors in a movement to promote the priority of social and emotional well-being as a part of healthy child development in Ontario and to make it a priority that drives integrated public policy in the province.
Read the Coalition’s November 2022 white paper, Let’s put our heads together
To learn more, visit the Coalition website.
