Care For All in Education: December 2024 Spotlight

As December approaches and the year wraps up, it can be a time of reflection and renewal. December also brings the holiday season, which can be one of the most joyful times of the year, but it often leaves us feeling exhausted, stressed, financially strapped and emotionally depleted. Additionally, there is the challenge of the colder weather and shorter days which can impact mental health and wellbeing. 

Upcoming Fall Courses

Administrator support resources

Well-Being connection podcast

Balancing Back to School

November Spotlight

Resources

During these difficult times, your mental health is a priority. Whether you’re looking for up-to-date credible information to ease your mind, a free workshop to learn about resiliency, or quick daily coping tips, it’s here. This site provides a diverse collection of quick and easy resources to support your mental health.

ANXIETY

As front-line workers in our schools, education staff often have greater stress and feelings of anxiety than experienced in many other occupations.

Supporting Your Staff: Mental Health in the Workplace

During times of significant uncertainty, it can be helpful for employees to know that you have a plan to address their concerns and support them during difficult times.

DEPRESSION

It cannot be stated enough that your mental health matters. Feeling depressed is not a sign of weakness. The feeling can be treated.

Social Connection and Loneliness

Social connection is important for sustaining our sense of feeling cared for, supported, and listened to. Positive interactions from our supportive relationships improve our mood.

TAKING CARE OF ME

We are not designed to be in stress mode all the time. When our stress systems get overworked, we are at increased risk for physical health and mental health problems.

BEREAVEMENT, GRIEF AND LOSS

Grief is a natural process that our minds and bodies undergo when we experience a significant loss in our life. There is a range of things you can do to support yourself during this challenging time.

Upcoming Mental Health Events

Register for Online Courses and Events

More Things That Might Help

Mental Health Support Resources

Expanded Support from CMHA

Peer support, BounceBack* coaching, community counselling and more supports are delivered with community-based local CMHA’s and partner organizations throughout Manitoba. Read More >

Crisis Line and Crisis Centre

Do you need help right away? Call the Crisis Line anytime at.

Klinic Crisis Line

Suicide Crisis Helpline:

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line

1-877-435-7170 (1-877-HELP170)

Kids Help Phone (national line available to Manitoba Youth)

Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services

supportline.ca – online counselling
1-866-367-3276 (hours Mon-Fri 10 am to 9 pm)

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line

1-855-242-3310
Counselling available in English and French – upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktut

Supportive Conversation Library

Questions and strategies to help you have a supportive conversation with someone you care about on difficult topics like mental health, stress, addiction, anger, abuse or lying. Visit the library today >