Kids Meditation

Learn to Meditate - 10 min 

Enjoy this introductory guided meditation for young teenagers.
Me and My Breath - 12 min

This meditation continues to introduce the young teenager to the basic skills of meditation, and meditation as a "Happy Place".

Nothing to Do - 10 min

Focusing on the idea of the "Brain Break", this meditation is a great way to teach young teenagers that meditation is a time for doing nothing at all.

Calming Down - 10 min

Continuing to explore the basic skills of meditation, this guided meditation helps young teenagers deal with restlessness, and teaches them that it's a perfectly normal feeling.

Be Here and Now - 10 min

An introductory meditation that helps youngsters appreciate the Here & Now, and meditation as a way to take a "Brain Break" and to become fully present.

Are you in crisis?  Contact the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto

Newcomer to Canada
The wide range of services give immigrants all the help and support they need to begin their new lives, from informational sessions about their new country and community, to settlement advice and support. 

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) 

Mental Health Resources

Children's Mental Health Ontario 

Reconnect Community Health Services
Services are easily accessible and include highly agile clinical supports in the form of case management, assertive community treatment, justice prevention and diversion services, 24/7 short-term residential crisis services and group based services. 

Women's Mental Health Centre; Women's College Hospital
Provides innovative, women-centred mental health treatment, education and research. We work collaboratively with patients who experience the psychological after-effects of trauma, medical illness and/or challenges related to their reproductive health.

Family Services Toronto

Mind Your Mind

Kid's Help Phone

Distress Centre

408 Helpline

Mental Health Help Line 

Westwood MS is committed to ensuring the mental well being of all our students.  Our staff are compassionate and caring and are always there when students need them.  

If you are seeking ongoing consultation, please speak to your child's teacher.  Arrangements can be made for Social Work and Psychology support.  

In addition to the caring adults in our building, there are a number of other resources students and families may feel comfortable using to address different needs.  Please see below the different organizations that are available to you.