Health Info
Your Health Is Important to Us!
Counselling
- CMHA school-based youth counselling program, will be offered at MDHS every Tuesday during this school year. To make an appointment with Jackie Parkin, the counsellor - signup in the main office or Student Services.
- Mental Health and Well-being youth counselling program is available at MDHS every Tuesday To make an appointment with Katy Bigham, the counsellor - signup in the main office or Student Services.
- Students can access Sexual Health Services from the Huron Perth Public Health Sexual Health Team by:
- Calling 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3779 (Perth) or ext. 2406 (Huron)
- Calling or texting Perth-based nurses: 519-635-2504
- Calling or texting Huron-based nurses: 519-440-1439
- When possible, students should provide a name, phone number and reason for referral.
All information is personal and confidential.
Where to Get Reliable Health Info
Are you looking to get some more health information without having to talk to anyone?
The Perth District Health Unit has information on a variety Health Topics on their website.
The Health Unit’s THINK Team is a group of youth that address health issues that are important to YOUTH!
Follow @thinkperth on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Mental Health Resources
Get Help Now - Virtual resources (available 24/7 to all AMDSB students and families)
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and requires immediate support, please visit your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 911.
BeThere – Do you know someone who might be struggling with their mental health?
Promoting Positive Mental Health
Teen Health and Wellness database
Teen Mental Health toolbox
Use the tools, resources, events and engagement tools to improve mental health literacy in your community and help change the conversation.