Dr. Martin Leboldus Catholic High School is fortunate to have the Mental Health Capacity Building Initiative (MHCB) in our school as one of five pilot projects in Saskatchewan. ​

What is MHCB?​

MHCB is an initiative funded by Saskatchewan Health Authority.   MHCB is being led by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) with support from the Ministries of Health and Education.

• The MHCB program works to provide programming and support to students, schools, families and communities in building their mental health and wellness capacity.

• The MHCB Program provides prevention supports designed to build strengths while reducing the stigma of addiction and mental illness.​

Who we are:​

Robin Perreaux, B.A.Psych, BSW - MHCB Coordinator – r.perreaux@rcsd.ca

Kristy Moriarty, B.A.Psych, B.A Health Studies - MHCB Promoter – k.moriarty@rcsd.ca

Please feel free to contact us or drop by our office in Student Services or :

Facebook: @MHCBRCSD

Instagram: @mchbleboldus

email: mhcb@rcsd.ca

What we do​​:

With the focus of prevention and promotion the Leboldus MHCB initiative will be working alongside the school staff to:

• provide classroom presentations and curriculum based lessons

• promote school wide approaches

• provide community/ parent information sessions

• provide staff PD sessions

School wide programs include sessions held out of class time ie:

• Before school groups

• Lunch and Learn sessions

• Afterschool programs

These programs offer universal and targeted programing.  Topics for the programs may include:

• Mental Wellness

• Mental Illness

• Positive life choices

• Healthy Relationships

• Relaxation

• Stress

• Coping Skills

• Transitions

• Stigma

• How to find supports in our Community
  

• Other topics as requested or where need for information is identified ​
  

Indigenous High School Advisor

Relationships and mentoring

• Building close, supportive relationships with Indigenous students.

• Bridging communication with school staff

• Build on-going relationships with First Nations and Métis Community

• Connect Indigenous students with community supports

• Supporting Truth and Reconciliation initiatives in the school 

Transitions

• Supporting transitions from elementary school to high school

• Supporting transitions between high school and post-secondary school.

Cultural Engagement

• Developing a sense of belonging for Indigenous students through cultural activities.

• Creating understanding for non-indigenous students through cultural activities.

 Academics / Career planning / guidance

• Connection to tutoring, course planning, peer mentoring and role modeling.

• Credit tracking & planning

• Exposing Indigenous students to career possibilities and supporting their pursuit. 

Parental engagement

• Encouraging dialogue between parents, school and student.

• Provide opportunities for parents to engage in activities.