Counsellors' Corner
Mental Health Month
This May newsletter focuses on supporting mental health. We hope you find these tips and strategies useful. Please feel free to share!
Mental Health Week at Stito:s
So much exciting news for May!
The Green Crew has been busy planning our 3rd annual Mental Health Week here at Stito:s and there is a lot going on, including Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7th! Every day during May 5-9 , we will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness with a different Sprit Day. From mindfulness to friendship to gratitude, there is a different activity and theme each day!
Staff and students are invited to also participate in these events:
Monday May 5 - Wear Red to honour all girls and women and to remember MMIGW2S.
Wednesday May 7 - Wear Green for Child and Youth Mental Health Day!
You're Invited!
Tuesday, May 6 @ 7pm: Come out and support the Unbroken Project at Chilliwack Cultural Centre featuring our band students. The Unbroken Project is a special performance opportunity to help raise awareness of mental health issues.
Thursday, May 8 @ 5:30pm: Stito:s is pleased to be hosting a family gathering with bingo, bannock, and a special performance of the B.C. song by Greendale Elementary. Please join us for this event of celebration, remembrance, and community building.
BC Youth Week: May 1-9, 2025
There are loads of community activities to do from May 1-7 that include a kick-off BBQ, sports, movies, and even a skateboard jam! See the BC Youth Week flyer for more details.
Thank you to these community partners for planning all these events for youth:
Chilliwack Child & Youth Committee
Chilliwack Community Services
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre
Pacific Community Resources Society
For Parents and Caregivers
Join us for three special online events to celebrate National Child & Youth Mental Health Day. These conversations bring together parents, caring adults, and experts to share experiences, insights, and practical ways to support the mental health of children and youth. To register for these events: https://may7icare.ca/events/
Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. (60 minute session) This session covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting/sextortion.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-may-7-2025-remote-via-zoom-tickets-995632171627?aff=oddtdtcreator
Need More Support?
Contact Your School Counsellors
If you need support or have questions, please reach out to us. We can be reached at the school at 604-703-1707 or by email: cathy_preibisch@sd33.bc.ca or marie_amos@sd33.bc.ca