Health Info

Your Health Is Important to Us!

Mental Health counselling is available at MDHS to all students. If you need someone to talk to JayJ McKinley and the Mental Health Team are here to help you. Please talk to your teacher, student services or the office and they will make a referral to JayJ McKinley on your behalf.

If you want to talk to someone about substance use, vaping, technology use and/or gambling, CMHA youth addictions counsellors are here to help you. Jackie Parkin is at MDHS every Tuesday. Please talk to your teacher, student services or the office and they will make a referral to Jackie Parkin on your behalf.

Students can access Sexual Health Services from the Huron Perth Public Health Sexual Health Team by:
- Call or text Perth-based nurses: 519-635-2504
- Call or text 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

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.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and requires immediate support, please call

the Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484, or

visit your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 911.

Kids Help Phone - (Call) 1-800-668-6868 OR (Text) 686868

One Stop Talk - (Call) 1-855-416-TALK to access free 1-hour sessions with a mental
health therapist by phone or online

Get Help Now - Virtual resources (available 24/7 to all AMDSB students and families)

BeThere - Do you know someone who might be struggling with their mental health?

Promoting Positive Mental Health - Be kind to your mind with Mindful Mike