Mental Health & Well Being
Mental Health & Addictions Strategy (2024–2027)
Moose Factory Island District School Area Board
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Priority |  Goals |  SMJH-ON Focus Area(s) | 
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Priority 1: Communication and Shared Language  |  Goal #1: Mental Health and Addictions Strategy – Revise Goal #2: Prioritizing Wellness into Daily practice for students Goal #3: Multi-Tiered System of Supports -Enhance and Build  |  
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Priority 2: Professional Learning and Training  |  Goal #1: Professional Learning Goal #2: Mental Health Literacy Goal #3: Evidence-informed Interventions and Standardized  |  
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Priority 3: Standard Process  |  Goal #1: Update to Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion Goal #2: Support a multi-tiered system of support Goal #3: Embedding Social-Emotional Learning and skills into  |  
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Priority 4: Meaningful Collaboration  |  Goal #1: Family Engagement Goal #2: Collaboration with Community Partners Goal #3: Encourage student voice within the school  |  
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2025 - 2026 Mental Health and Addictions
Action Plan Summary
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Introduction
This year’s Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan builds on our ongoing commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and identity-affirming school environments that support student mental well-being. In alignment with School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) and PPM 169, our plan emphasizes equity, collaboration, and culturally responsive practices in our schools.
Key Priorities
Communication and Shared Language |  Standardized Processes | 
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Professional Learning & Training |  Meaningful Collaboration | 
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Implementation Highlights
- Our work is guided by evidence-informed resources, including those from SMH-ON and the Indigenous
Wellness Framework. - All efforts are grounded in identity, culture, and land-based learning.
 - Monitoring and feedback loops ensure continuous improvement and community alignment.
 
Our Commitment
We remain dedicated to a whole-school, culturally grounded approach to mental health and well-being. By fostering strong relationships and shared responsibility, we aim to ensure all students feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.