Health & Wellness at the CBE
At the CBE, we believe in a whole school approach to health and wellness. We call this our Comprehensive School Health (CSH) approach. CSH is about healthy eating, active living, supportive social environments and positive mental health. As a system, we focus on the following four areas: healthy eating; healthy relationships; physical activity; and positive mental health. Each school creates its own approach and goals for health and wellness.
Visit the CBE website to learn more about health and wellness in schools.
Health and Wellness
- CBE Health and Wellness Programs - school programs
- Alberta Health Services - comprehensive school health information
Bullying & Relationships
- The Fourth R Strategies for Healthy Youth Relationships
- Canadian Red Cross - Take Action
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca - Bullying
Digital Citizenship & Technology Use
- MediaSmarts.ca - Tips around cell phone use, video games, television, and more
- CommonSenseMedia.org - Recommendations and information for parents around media, apps, and digital tools
- NeedHelpNow.ca - Resources for stopping the spread of harmful images and texts
Mental Health
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Calgary Connect Teen
- Kids Help Phone
- AnxietyBC Youth Site
- Calgary Distress Centre
Self-Harm
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca - Self Harm
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Youth Self-Injury
- Kids Help Phone - Self-Injury
- Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery - resources and information
LGBTQ Resources
- YouthSafe - Resources created in partnership with Alberta educational and service organizations
- Calgary Sexual Health GSA Network
In Times of Crisis
Kids Help Phone https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Distress Centre https://www.distresscentre.com/partners/
Woods Homes https://www.woodshomes.ca/
Hull Family Services https://www.hullservices.ca/
Calgary Counselling Centre https://calgarycounselling.com/
Access Mental Health https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/Page11443.aspx
Health and Wellness Courses for Parents
Alberta Health Services Sessions: https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/
Technology and Online Safety: https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/internet_safety-for_youth
ADDitiude Magazine/Webinars: https://www.additudemag.com/ta...
General Information for Teens
Teen Mental Health website: Increases understanding of mental health disorders, decreases stigma and helps parents and students with self-efficacy: https://teenmentalhealth.org/
Big Brothers, Big Sisters: https://bbbscalgary.ca/
Teen Breathe Magazine- https://www.breathemagazine.com/teen-breathe/
Orenda: workshops, courses, summer camps, mentorships http://orendasociety.ca/
The Orenda team is now offering children, youth and family coaching around issues of self-esteem, bullying, divorce, among other challenging issues. Orenda delivers a unique blend of personal development opportunities incorporating yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities to enhance youth’s ability to navigate confidently through life and walk their path with purpose.
Carya Family Support: Nurturing Families with Complex Needs (formerly Child Family Services) https://caryacalgary.ca/