COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

You can support your children by reassuring them about their personal
safety and health:

● Limit their access to news and online stories about the issue.
● Maintain a normal routine unless otherwise advised by an authority.
● Encourage them to talk to you about their concerns.
● Let them know it is normal to feel scared.
● Reassure them they are safe.
● List the things that are in their circle of control:
○ Wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
(sing the ABC’s to measure time), especially after coughing or
sneezing.
○ Cough and sneeze into your arm or tissue.
○ Stay home if they are not feeling well.
○ Keep hands away from face and mouth.
○ Do not share food, utensils, dishes, water bottles or drink
containers.
○ Stay healthy by eating healthy foods, keeping physically active,
and getting enough sleep.
● We encourage families to talk about the situation and educate
themselves on what the virus is and how to help prevent it from
spreading.

Additional Resources

● Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

● Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak
● How to Cope with the Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19
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● Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body
● Stress Management : Helping your Child with Stress
● Resource: Help in Tough Times, We’re here in tough times

FAQ’s
*Career Centre Questions: Post-Secondary, Scholarships, etc. - Call or
e-mail (cindy.visser@rdpsd.ab.ca) Cindy Visser. (403) 347-1171
ext. 2600
*Counselling Supports - Please phone the SAC (403) 314-2016 to make a
phone appointment with our grade level counsellors or e-mail directly to
set up further communication.
Grade 9- alyson.king@rdpsd.ab.ca
Grade 10- kevin.tennant@rdpsd.ab.ca
Grade 11- geoff.mcrorie@rdpsd.ab.ca Grade12-

Supports for Families during Covid-19

Financial Support

● Increased support for those who do not qualify for EI benefits

*Call Income Support 1-877-644-9992 or 1-866-644-5135 for Emergency Assistance Fund
https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
https://www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1zD9Xig7rlMxtfDgolqhPB84pPsUSoPsVESr_w
mcUywM/mobilebasic
 ● Free Internet for families through Spectrum - 1-844-488-8398
● https://www.telus.com/en/about/company-overview/community-investment/how-we-give/
cause-campaigns/internet-for-good
● RDPL-Free pass phone 1 403-346-4576 to set up an account and access free ebooks.

Nutritional Support

● Food Bank-403-346-1505
● Salvation Army-403-346-2251
● Mustard Seed all families enrolled in the School Lunch Program can stop by our location in Red
Deer on weekdays to pick up lunches for their kids.Pick Up Details:Location: 6002 54 Ave in Red
Deer Days: Monday to Friday Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Support

Addictions Helpline-1-866-332-2322
Family Violence- Find Supports-403-318-1818
Income Supports-1-866-644-5135
Kids Help Phone- 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Help Phone-1-877-303-2642
Toll Free Crisis Line/Distress Centre 1-800-784-2433
Vantage-Phone/video counselling (Tues/Thurs 9:00-5:00, wed/Fri 1:00-4:00) 403-340-8995
Adult Addictions/Mental Health 403-340-5466
Adolescent Addictions/Mental Health 403-340-5274

Healthy Living Support

● https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath Calm is a meditation app offering free resources.

● https://www.downdogapp.com/ Easy to follow Yoga practices: Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners,
HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until April 1st.