Contact your school board to discuss an incident or concern
Every school board in Ontario has a Student and Family Support Office to help families get answers on community concerns, navigate complex issues and receive the information and support they need.
Parents can find contact information for the Student and Family Support Office on their local school board’s main webpage.
To access other resources, report an online incident or security threat
- National Canadian authority operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.
- Available in English and French.
- Specifically addresses:
- Sextortion
- Intimate image sharing
- Online luringOnline sexual violenceAI/deepfake harms
- Youth online safety
- Includes reporting mechanisms and guidance for youth, parents, and educators.
- Federal Government of Canada resource.
- Available in English and French.
- Curates trusted support organizations rather than trying to be the support provider itself.
- Links directly to:
- Kids Help Phone
- Cybertip.ca
- NeedHelpNow.ca
- Age-specific youth resources
For mental health concerns, anxiety, cyberbullying impacts, emotional distress, and crisis support, Kids Help Phone remains the most recognized national youth service in Canada. It is available 24/7 and is specifically referenced by federal government cyberbullying resources and Cybertip reporting guidance.
This resource is specifically designed for youth dealing with:
- Sextortion
- Shared intimate images
- Online sexual exploitation
- Image removal guidance
- Emotional support and next steps.
Contact your school or local School Board if an incident involves the school or is related to a school device or account.