Expected reactions to abnormal events can include physical, emotional and behavioral reactions. Discover common signs and how to address them with these useful tools for coping with crisis.

You may also want to contact:

Canadian Mental Health Association: For links to support and resources in your area.

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

Kids Help Phone - 24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, online counselling and referral service for children and youth.

Bell let's talk - Get help page  -  List of organizations with helpful resources.

 

Useful Resources:

Guidebook for Wellbeing in Recovery

Coping With Crisis: Common reactions to stress and suggestions on how to cope

Guide to Disaster Recovery for Parents and Caregivers

Preparing for and Coping with Effects of a Disaster or Emergency

Moving Through Recovery: A Guide for Holidays

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Public Health Agency of Canada guidelines state that Canadians should be staying at home to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. We’ve provided resources on adjusting to working from home in a recent blog, Working from Home: solutions to the challenges of an abrupt workspace change.

 

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Taking care of mental health during COVID-19

Tips to help families cope during self isolation due to COVID-19

Feeling bored at home? Take time to get ready

COVID-19: Tips for staying healthy, and what to do if you become ill

 

Emergencies can have an impact on children. Learn how to talk to youth and children about it to reduce their anxiety, and how to manage stress – theirs as well as yours – in our Guide to Disaster Recovery for Parents and Caregivers. The Canadian Mental Health Association also put together some tips for caring for children during the COVID-19 crisis to help minimize any anxiety they may be feeling. 

 

Some families are facing the challenge of keeping children’s needs met during time at home; read our blog on Tips to help families cope during self-isolation due to COVID-19. We also gathered a list of primarily Canadian content, from educational links to opera live-streams and animal webcams, to keep you and your family entertained when self-isolating at home: Free resources and links to entertain while at home.

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While Canadian children's writers and illustrators are sharing readings of their books online, also check out your local library for digital selections and their own online readings, like Miss Anna’s Storytime.

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Spending time with your kids to prepare and make fun recipes can be a lifelong skill – plus engaging them in the creation process may help getting them to try new vegetables! Check out the Learning Partnership’s Family Cookbook for recipes and activities to do together with your children.

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Take the time to explain to your children how to turn to trusted sources online. Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy put together these resources on managing family tech during the pandemic, such as identifying health misinformation, managing screen time and explaining news and media coverage to your kids.

 

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