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		Get involved…. be a part of a Healthy School You can help to make your school a healthier place to learn and grow − everyone has something to contribute! Here is some information to support what you are doing or help you to get started: Healthy School approach School Health Committee Healthy Schools (Ontario Ministry of Education) − Ideas to get started Be Your Best Self - Engage youth to take action on health issues and be their best self Information and Resources Below are helpful websites for information on various health topics that you might be interested in: Allergies Why Risk It An interactive website for students to learn to manage their food allergies in everyday life. Bullying/cyber bullying Bullying.org An interactive website with programs and resources. Bully Free Alberta Information on the types of bullying and tips on how to handle them. Kids Help Phone Anonymous and confidential counselling and information for those who bully, are being targeted or witnessed bullying. Environment Ontario EcoSchools An educational program for Grades 1-12 on environmental issues; engages school community to develop eco-friendly practices. Healthy eating Toronto Public Health − Nutrition Matters Fact sheets with up-to-date information on a variety of nutrition topics. EatRight Ontario Easy to use nutrition information to help make healthier food choices. Health Canada Information on food safety and nutrition, including Canada's Food Guide. Healthy relationships Toronto Public Health − Sexual Health Information on healthy relationships and sexual health. Equality Rules An interactive website on the importance of healthy, equal relationships. YOUth Space A teen-friendly guide to preventing sexual violence. Mental health Children's Mental Health Ontario Information on mental health and mental health disorders; links for treatment services. Mind Your Mind A website for youth by youth with information, tools, and resources to help manage stress and crisis. Self Harm Helpful websites and resources on self-injury. YouthLink A mental health centre with free programs and services for vulnerable youth ages 12-24 and their families. Youth Suicide Prevention An interactive website with information and resources on suicide prevention. Mentoring One on One Mentoring Provides students aged 5-14 with an adult mentor once a week at schools. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto A wide variety of mentoring programs including in-school mentors. Physical activity YWCA of Toronto A variety of programs and services for women and girls. YMCA of Greater Toronto A wide variety of fitness and recreation programs. Toronto Public Health − Physical Activity Information on the benefits of physical activity; resources for children and youth. Health Canada Information on programs and resources, including Canada's Physical Activity Guides. Pause to Play An interactive website for young people who want to be active. Self-image Toronto Public Health − Healthy Measures Promotes a healthier measure of oneself by being physically active, eating well, and feeling good about oneself. National Eating Disorder Information Centre Information and resources on eating disorders, and food and weight preoccupation. Ontario Women's Directorate Information on eating disorders, and programs and services available. YOUth Space Provides information on body image, self-image, and eating disorders. Sexual health Toronto Public Health − Sexual Health Information on birth control, safer sex, sexually transmitted infections, healthy relationships, and sexual health clinics. Also see Teen pregnancy. Planned Parenthood Toronto Community clinic that offers education and counselling on sexuality issues and promotes informed decision-making. Public Health Agency of Canada Information on sexually transmitted infections. Sexuality and U An interactive website with information on contraceptives, sexually transmitted infections and healthy sexuality. Supporting Our Youth Project designed to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgender youth. Smoking and tobacco Toronto Public Health − Smoke-free Living Information on tobacco and smoking by-law; dangers of second hand smoke; resources for quitting smoking. Health Canada Health effects of smoking; information on quitting smoking; animated series on tobacco. Stress Canadian Mental Health Association Information on stress and stress response; online stress level test. Kids Help Phone Adjusting to changes and facing new challenges in school. Mind Your Mind Information, resources and tools to help manage stress, crisis and mental health problems. Health Canada Sign and symptoms of stress; coping strategies. Substance use and abuse Toronto Public Health − Youth In Control A peer-led health promotion program for youth in schools to promote safer partying and safer driving. Toronto Public Health − Extreme Drinking Information on the facts and myths of extreme drinking. Centre of Addiction and Mental Health Information on drugs, alcohol, and addiction. Health Canada Interactive games on the facts of drugs. Virtual Party An interactive site for youth about making healthy choices regarding alcohol and drugs when partying. Tattoos and piercing Toronto Public Health − Tattooing and piercing Helpful safety tips to consider when tattooing and piercing. Teen pregnancy Toronto Public Health − Pregnancy Information about pregnancy, before pregnancy, and after pregnancy. Toronto Public Health − Healthy Babies Healthy Children A free and voluntary program for women including pregnant teens; provides advice and support before and after birth. Rosalie Hall Young parents resources centre; youth outreach services; residential care and day program. Helpful Links 211 Community Connection A directory of over 20,000 community, social, health and government services. Toronto − Parks, Forestry and Recreation Links to city parks, paths, arenas, and programs/activities guides. Toronto Public Library Homework help; programs and activities for children and youth; volunteering information. Toronto Youth Cabinet A youth driven advocacy organization to improve the quality of life for Toronto youth. YWCA of Toronto A variety of programs and services for women and girls. YMCA of Greater Toronto Provides opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Youth Employment Services Helping youth to get jobs, training, and education. Disclaimer: This website contains third-party information provided through links to other Internet sites. Toronto Public Health is not responsible for the content of these sites and does not necessarily endorse the information presented there. Last updated September 2011

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