Take Care of your Mental Health
Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program
AbilitiCBT is a new digital therapy program available to all Manitobans experiencing low to mid symptoms of anxiety due to the pandemic.
manitoba.ca/covid19/bewell/virtualtherapy.html
Youth QuaranTEEN Support Line
Call: 204-792-2277, lines open Monday to Saturday from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Text: 431-400-4552
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868
kidshelpphone.ca
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19
Canadian Mental Health Association
Winnipeg Mental Health Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to children/youth about COVID-19
Wellness Together Canada
These tools and resources can help Canadians with the significant strain that Covid-19 has placed on them. Included are modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
With school closures due to Covid-19, children may have more unrestricted time online. Visit this site for online safety considerations and other helpful resources.
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
Guidance Counsellors
Ms. Dana Vivian
204-477-0244 ext. 414
dvivian@smamb.ca
Ms. Holly Storey
204-478-6044
hstorey@smamb.ca
Spiritual Guidance
Mrs. Joanne Steeves
204-478-6045
jsteeves@smamb.ca
Resource Teacher
Mrs. Christine Dado
204-477-0244 ext. 239
cdado@smamb.ca
Academic Advisor
Ms. Adriane McElrea
204-478-6039
amcelrea@smamb.ca
Podcast
In today’s uncertain times of heightened anxiety as we face COVID-19, this special podcast series offers listeners hands-on advice, tools and strategies to foster well-being in all corners of life. Featuring thought-provoking and informative conversations between mental health experts, advocates and celebrities to help empower youth, educators and families with tools to help support their well-being and the well-being of their community. Hosted by Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
Visit the Academy Virtually
Around the Academy
Take a virtual walk around the Academy.
Holy Names Chapel
Sit in quiet prayer and contemplation in Holy Names Chapel.
Yoga
Nurture your spirit, mind and body as alumna and Certified Yoga Teacher, Larissa Yunyk '08, guides you through yoga class. Namaste.
Restorative Class
This 30-minute restorative class will help provide physical and mental balance. The class is gentle and is great for any level of ability.
Slow Flow Class
This 30-minute slow flow class is great for beginners and experienced yogis. The gentle rhythm in this class will get your heart rate up.
Spiritual Wellbeing
Sacred Space
Online prayer space. Scripture posted daily with on-screen guidance.
Upper Room Prayer Ministry
Request a prayer and others around the globe will pray with you,
Bible App
Get the YouVersion Bible App for your smartphone at no charge.
Music
YouTube Channel with inspirational music.
Strong in the Face of Turbulence
Published in April by the Vatican. This document contains a variety of prayers of the Church, reflections and Homilies from Pope Francis.
Recipes
Provided by Mrs. Deb May, Foods and Nutrition Teacher
Explore Online
ManitobaMuseum@Home is a virtual experience capturing the history of Manitoba, the science that explains our world and the wonders of the universe, all from the comfort of your home.
WAG@Home shares art-related content that people can admire from afar, such as My Daily Art.
CMHR has created a new guided virtual tour, and made a number of children’s activities and other content available at ‘Explore the Museum from Home'.
One of the online highlights are the 360-degree cockpit tours that allow the visitor to ‘sit’ in the cockpit or cargo hold of many of the museums aircraft from the comfort of home.