Health and Well-Being

= Health and Well-Being = At Durham District School Board DDSB we are committed to keeping our students healthy in both body and mind. We can provide you with mental health and wellness initiatives and crisis support as well as information to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Safe Schools
Learn about our Safe Schools initiatives that aim to create positive school environments.

Mental Health
Durham District School Board DDSB considers well-being and positive mental health fundamental to student achievement. Students and/or their caregivers are encouraged to reach out to someone at school if they are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Support and Crisis Lines are also available.

Visit the DDSB website for additional resources for mental health and wellness.

Crisis Help and Support Lines
The Durham District School Board DDSB wants to ensure that you have the resources you need to handle a crisis. Our students can experience a crisis in many ways including Visit the DDSB website for a listing of available crisis support resources.
 * Bullying
 * Emotional or physical abuse
 * Neglect
 * Sexual assault
 * Substance abuse and addiction
 * Depression