Wellness Resources for Students, Staff, and Families
Livingstone Range School Division focuses on the wellbeing of students, families, and staff, and wants everyone to stay physically, emotionally, and mentally well.
Our professionals have curated these resources to help families. Use good judgment when accessing websites and online tools. Livingstone Range School Division is not responsible for third-party information.
AHS Community Education Service Webinars

Alberta Health Services offers free mental health webinars through their Community Education Service. Find one that fits your needs and schedule. Click on the webinar title for more information and to register.
- Promoting Resilience and Self-Regulation, May 24, 6:30-8:30pm
- Helping your Child Foster a Positive Relationship with Food, May 5, 10am-12pm
- From Finsta to FOMO: Understanding Social Media Use in Teens, May 5, 6:30-8:30pm
- Brain Science: Sciences of Hope and Resilience, May 9, 6:30-8:30pm
- Easier Than You Think –Workshops for Parents and Natural Supports: Parents of 0-11 year old kids, May 10, 1-3pm
- Anxiety Part 1: An Introduction, May 11, 12pm
- A Vicious Cycle: The intersection of Mental Health, Addiction, and Sexual Exploitation, May 11, 6:30-8:00pm
- The Growing Brain Impact of Mental Health, May 16, 6:30-8pm
- Easier Than You Think –Workshops for Parents and Natural Supports: Talking to Teens about Sex, Sexuality and Sexual Health, May 17, 1-3pm
- Anxiety Part 2: Calming Our Bodies, May 18, 12pm
- Supporting LGBTQ2S+ Children and Youth: A Workshop for Parents and Family Members, May 24, 1-3pm
- Anxiety Part 3 - Settling Our Minds, May 25, 12pm
- Strategies to Deal with Challenging Behaviors in Children & Teens, May 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Visit the AHS Community Education page for more information. community.hmhc.ca
AHS Child, Youth, and Family Caregiver Education Team Virtual Sessions

AHS Child, Youth, and Family Caregiver virtual mental health education offers free sessions for parents to get informed and find strategies that work. Find one that fits your needs and schedule. Click on the webinar title for more information and to register.
- Keeping Scattered Kids on Track: Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD
Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions diagnosed in children. Come and learn about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, ways that ADHD impacts academic achievement, self-worth, and relationships. You will leave with new strategies (not solutions) and resources for supporting success in children and adolescents with ADHD.
April 27, 6pm -
Resilience in Parenting: Caring for the Caregiver Being a parent or caregiver is both fulfilling and stressful. Our time, energy, and resources are spent ensuring that our children and youth are taken care of, but who takes care of the caregiver? In this session, we will learn more about parental stress and burnout, explore resilient parenting, and discuss why parental self-compassion and self-care are essential to your family’s well-being. Strategies such as mindfulness and positive coping skills will be discussed.
April 28, 6pm -
Parenting Teens in the 21st Century: Respectful Limit Setting with Adolescents In these sessions, we will explore the challenges of being a teenager and the importance of the parent/teen relationship. We will continue to look at ways to increase communication and understanding around healthy boundaries with your teen.
Part 1: May 3, 12-1pm
Part 2: May 10, 12-1pm - Body Image and Eating Disorders Struggles with self- esteem, body image and weight control are a common concern for both girls and boys. This session will explore some of the reasons behind these struggles, provide information on disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as discuss strategies for supporting teens towards healthier perspectives and habits.
May 4, 12pm - Anxiety Part 4 - Overcoming Avoidance These sessions will help caregivers better understand the difference between their child’s normal worries and anxiety that is no longer productive. Signs that a child or adolescent is experiencing problems with anxiety will be discussed and strategies for reducing the body’s stress responses, negative thinking traps, and anxious behaviours will be shared.
May 4, 12pm - Keeping Scattered Kids on Track: Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD
Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions diagnosed in children. Come and learn about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, ways that ADHD impacts academic achievement, self-worth, and relationships. You will leave with new strategies (not solutions) and resources for supporting success in children and adolescents with ADHD.
May 5, 12pm - More Than Just A Bad Day - Understanding Depression This session will help caregivers increase awareness about adolescents who might be experiencing sadness and depression. Strategies for support will be discussed.
May 9, 12pm - Collaborative Problem Solving In this session from our ‘Mental Health and Resiliency’ Series, we will explore ways that parents can foster effective problem solving in their child through empathy, clear communication, and collaboration in a way that reduce struggles when challenges arise.
May 12, 6pm -
Parenting Strategies that Promote Positive Mental Health In these sessions, we will explore factors that contribute to your child’s mental health and wellness and learn how you can be your child’s greatest mental health asset.
Part 1: May 17, 12pm
Part 2: May 24, 12pm - Test Anxiety: Strategies for Success Does your teen prepare for exams only to freeze up during the test? Test and performance anxiety are very common among students. This session will help teens learn how to succeed despite their anxiety and help caregivers support their teens to reduce test anxiety.
May 18, 6pm - I HAVE, I AM, I CAN: Building Resilience in Children and Youth In today’s world, our children need to feel supported, resourceful, and equipped so that they can foster resilience and ‘bounce back’ from life’s challenges more effectively. In this session, we will look at foundational strategies that help children and youth to engage with supportive relationships and communities (“I have!”), identify their internal strengths and abilities (“I am!”), and access practical skills (“I can!”) to help them cope through daily stressors and work towards positive goals.
May 26, 6pm - Understanding Self-Injury In this session, we will explore various motivations in youth who are intentionally harming themselves and factors behind self-injurious behaviour. Strategies to support youth who may be engaging in self-injury will be discussed.
May 31, 12pm
Visit the AHS Child, Youth, and Family Caregiver Education website for tip sheets, videos, and more! www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca
Mental Health Supports & Helplines

Access mental health supports and services online, by phone, or by text.
- Health Link | Call 811
- Alberta's Community and Social Services | Call 211 or text 'INFO' to 211
- Alberta Mental Health Helpline | 1-877-303-2642
- Distress Line of Southern Alberta | 403-327-7905 or 1-888-787-2880
- AHS: COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
- AHS: Help in Tough Times
- AHS: Virtual Mental Health
- AHS Virtual Workshops: Learn to Manage Stress in Challenging Times
- Alberta Health Services – Text4Hope
- Kid’s Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | Text ‘CONNECT’ to 686868
- ConnecTeen | www.calgaryconnecteen.com | Call or Text 587-333-2724
- Teen Mental Health
- Alberta COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
- Addiction Services Helpline | 1-866-332-2322
- Family Violence Info Line | 403-310-1818
- Abuse Helpline | 1-855-443-5722
- FCSS Barons/Eureka/Warner Mental Health Counsellors | 587-370-3728
- Tex4Hope Programs
- Text 'Open2Change' to 393939 for addiction assistance
- Text 'CancerCare' to 393939 for cancer assistance
- Text 'COVID19HOPE' to 393939 for COVID-19 assistance
- Anxiety Canada
- Togetherall online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health service
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Lethbridge | 403-329-4775
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
- Family doctor - While many of us only see our doctor for our physical health, having conversations about how we are coping is important to our overall well-being. If you are not connected to a doctor at this time, you can locate one at www.albertafindadoctor.ca.
- Rural Mental Health Project resources
- BeThere.org - resources to help someone you care about who is struggling with their mental health
- ATA Can We Talk
- Jack.org - Alberta COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
Teacher & Staff Resources

Whether working in the school or from home, the pandemic has changed school-based staff's experience. These resources will help you address the challenges, stresses, and opportunities of school during COVID-19.
Promoting Good Mental Health

Find resources for talking, calming anxiety, healthy habits, and mindfulness. Remember: self-care isn't selfish.
- AHS: Help in Tough Times - Self-Help
- My Alberta: Heping You Recover from a Disaster or Emergency
- My Alberta: Helping Children and Teens Recover from a Disaster or Emergency
- VIDEO: Institute of Child Psychology -Helping Children Manage Anxiety Related to COVID-19
- Psychology Canada Strong Minds Strong Kids - Resources
- VIDEOS: Helping Kids Manage Anxiety Around Coronavirus - 4 Experts
- Supporting Kids During Coronavirus
- Applying Mindfulness to Quell Anxiety
- Independent Play and Homeschool Strategies
Resources for FNMI Families

Piikani and Kainai families can find local resources here.
For on-reserve Piikani families, the number for Emergency Essential Packages is 403-965-3092.
For Blackfoot Confederacy members livings off-reserve in Calgary or Lethbridge, food hampers are available. Email arnoldj@blackfootconfederacy.ca and include your name, nation, contact information, physical living address, and number of people in household.
- Blood Tribe Social Development - during work hours call (403) 737-3974
- FCSS Food Bank - (403) 737-2888
- Piikani Nation information
- Native Counselling of Alberta
- Alberta Health Services Indigenous Peoples & Communities COVID-19
- Hope For Wellness
- WeMatter - a place to help indigenous youth get through hard times
- First Nations Health Authority - Staying Connected During the Pandemic
- Indigenous Services Canada Video Playlist
Supports for Students with Disabilities

These resources for students with special needs and their families may support your child at home.
Counsellors' Corner

Our Family School Liaison Counsellors share video messages to help us stay mentally and emotionally well.
- WATCH Episode 1 | Whatever You're Feeling is Normal
- WATCH Episode 2 | Belly Breathing
- WATCH Episode 3 | Activities for Daily Routines - includes instructions for making your own squeezy fidget toy and salt dough sculptures!
- WATCH Episode 4 | Ms. Sparkes reads "The Invisible String"
- WATCH Episode 5 | Practice Kindness
- WATCH Episode 6 | The Many Roles of Parents
- WATCH Episode 7 | Gratefulness Practice
- WATCH Episode 8 | Tips for Handling Worry
- WATCH Episode 9 | Creating a Positive Mindframe
- WATCH Episode 10 | Mindfulness Practice Outside for Students and Adults
- WATCH Episode 11 | Coping With Disappointment Over Cancelled Plans
- WATCH Episode 12 | Frozen or Freed
- WATCH | Coping During COVID-19
Mental Health in Schools

Learn more about the Government of Alberta's information, resources, and support for mental health in our schools.
Emergency & Financial Support Resources

Find supports for financial assistance, food banks, shelter, emergency preparedness, and more.
- Practical and Emotional Preparedness for a Pandemic
- Government of Alberta Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Social Services (especially when in need of shelter or need to leave home) 1-866-644-5135
- Alberta 211
- Financial assistance, counseling, support with isolation, food, shelter etc. (multi-lingual)
- CALL – 211 TEXT - 211
- LIVE CHAT - https://www.ab.211.ca/
- Claresholm Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) - 403-625-4417
- Prepare and deliver food/hygiene hampers to people’s doorsteps, all while following the AHS guidelines
- Click HERE for poster
- High River Food Bank – 403-652-2195
- Claresholm Food Bank - 403-625-2092 | 221-45 Avenue West
- Fort Macleod Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) - 403-553-4491
- The Salvation Army Family Services (Lethbrdge) - 403-327-8084
- Crowsnest Pass Food Bank - 403-564-5110
- Pincher Creek Food Bank - 403-632-6716
- Nanton Ministerial Food Bank - 403-601-4201
How to Talk to Your Child

These articles and resources may help you in talking to your child about COVID-19 and its impacts.
- PDF: Talking to Kids About COVID-19
- Harvard & Alberta Teachers' Association: Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
- How to Talk to Your Child
- How to Talk to Your Child About the News
- Talking with Children about COVID-19
- Talking to Your Child about COVID-19
- Talking to Children About COVID-19
- Child Friendly Book About COVID-19
- Get Daily Advice About Structuring the Day During COVID - 19
- Harvard University Center on the Developing Child Article
- A Kids Guide to Handling Change
- Schools Are Closed Social Stories
- Social Story Changes
- Why I Can't Go to School: A Social Story
- What is a Virus: A Social Story
- Coping Strategies for Kids at Home
- PBS: Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus and Healthy Habits Videos

Structure & Learning From Home

Learning from home in this way is new for all of us. Discover resources to help establish routines, understand expectations, and use technology.
- Resources for At-Home Learning During COVID-19 - Alberta Education
- Creating Structures and Rules
- Routines and Teens: How you Can Help
- Help! I've got Kids, What Do I Do? Tips for parents working from home.
- Parenting in a Pandemic
- How to Create a Learning Space for Your Child
- Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
- Video Conferencing Best Practices for Students, Families, and Teachers
Managing Boredom

Being physically and mentally active will help mitigate boredom and loneliness during social distancing and school closure. Check out these online resources to help.
- Be Fit For Life: Active at Home
- Be Fit For Life: Blackfoot Movement Story
- Be Fit For Life: AniMoves Indigenous Language Edition
- Physical Activities to Do at Home: BOKS
- Physical Activity Games: BokSopoly
- Active After School Resources
- My Feelings Journal
- Gratitude Journal
- Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
- Ted Ed: Ted Talks for Kids
- National Geographic Kids
- Learn a Language for Free
- Kids Podcasts
- OverDrive Shared Digital Library Collection
- Storyline Online
- Virtual Museum
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- Random Acts of Kindness
- Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links
- 100 Activities to Do at Home
- 70 Things to Do With Kids at Home
- Arcade Games
- Crazy Games Online
- Christmas Games
- Winter Activities for the Whole Family
- Art for Kids Hub