The PRSD believes that:
- Wellness is for everyone. Wellness education promotes healthy habits that will last a lifetime and have positive impacts on students, staff and their families
- Wellness and learning go hand in hand
- Wellness is a balance of active living, healthy eating, and positive social and emotional environments
- Schools play an important role in developing lifelong healthy habits and education is a foundation of healthy lifestyles
- Integrating and modeling wellness education is a vital component of school operations. In order for people to reach their full potential, they must be happy and healthy
Peace River School Division has a Wellness Committee that consists of management staff, principals, teachers, support staff, Youth Education Support Workers, Success Coaches, and School Health and Wellness, Health Promotion Facilitator from Alberta Health Services.
Emergency Links and Phone Numbers
- Addictions and Mental Health Helpline
(24-hour Support): 1-877-303-2642- Peace River Addictions and Mental Health:
780-624-6151- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Indigenous Support Line
(North Zone and Area): 1-844-944-4744- mykickstand.ca