HDSB hosting Mental Health & Well-Being information sessions for parents/guardians this Winter and Spring

Jan. 6, 2026 - The Halton District School Board is hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Winter and Spring. Covering specific topics based on feedback from families, each session will be led by a mental health expert who will provide practical information and resources to support student well-being.

Upcoming sessions will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and include: 

• Executive Functions in Teens: How Parents Can Help Students Thrive | Jan. 20

• Helping Your Child Build Positive Relationships and Manage Conflict | Jan. 22  

• Halton ADAPT (Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention & Treatment Services) - Exploring Our Services | Jan. 27

• AI, Well-Being and the Digital World | Feb. 4  

• Shaping How Kids Feel About Food: Mindful Language and Everyday Actions | Feb. 10 

Additional sessions will be announced in the coming months. Parents/guardians can learn more about the upcoming sessions by visiting our Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions webpage. 

Registration Details

Families and staff can register by completing the Mental Health & Well-Being Information Session Registration Form. Registration is required as limited spots are available. Registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Questions can be submitted when completing the registration form or during the session. Sessions will not be recorded. Sessions will be held on Google Meet, where closed captioning is available in various languages.

The HDSB’s Mental Health & Well-Being webpage has information for parents/guardians and students on mental health, ways to support positive mental health and well-being, and how to get additional support at school and in the broader community.

HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.

Background resources

Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions webpage

Mental Health & Well-Being Information Session Registration Form

Mental Health & Well-Being webpage

For additional information, contact: Amy Mejia, Communications Specialist

communications@hdsb.ca | 905-335-3663, Toll free: 1-877-618-3456