To learn more about addressing health issues in your school, explore the health topics below and discover web-based, community, and curriculum-support resources.
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Bed Bugs
Child Welfare
Dental and Oral Health
- Dental Clinics & Programs
- Oral health screening will be available for all JK, SK and Grade 2 students. Additional grades may be screened based on the previous year’s oral health screening results.
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Food Access Guide
Food Safety
Healthy Sexuality
Head Lice
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Immunizations
Infectious Diseases
Two-spirit and LGBTQ+ Resources
- Egale Canada
- LGBT Youth Line
- Rainbow Health Ontario
- Two-spirit and LGBTQ+ social/support group for parents/caregivers of trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming and gender questioning children and youth, along with a group for the youth themselves to attend, available through HWDSB. Visit www.hwdsb.on.ca/contact and request to speak to the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ System Social Worker.
- See additional classroom resources under Healthy Sexuality - Resources for healthy sexuality under Curriculum, teaching & learning
Needles on School Property
Newcomer Resources
Resources for Indigenous Communities
Road and Off Road Safety
Visual Health Services
Youth Engagement
- The youth engagement model uses a strength-based approach, nurtures assets and empowers them to build skills, confidence and contribute to their communities
- Additional resources:
Youth Services