The Thunder Bay District Health Unit partners with schools and school boards to support healthy learning environments, student well-being, and lifelong healthy habits.
Using a Comprehensive School Health approach, the we work collaboratively with educators, administrators, students, families, and community partners to address local health priorities and support student success.
Our work focuses on a range of topics including mental health and well-being, healthy eating, physical activity, healthy relationships, substance use prevention, sexual health, injury prevention, and school connectedness.
School Health Services
Schools can access a variety of services, supports, and resources through the School Health Team.
Public Health Nurse Services
- Connect with your school's assigned Public Health Nurse for consultation, planning support, resources, and school health initiatives.
https://www.tbdhu.com/school-health/nurse-services
School Health Programs
The School Health Team supports several programs that help promote student well-being, leadership, healthy relationships, and informed decision-making.
Youth Wellness Champions
- A student-led wellness initiative that empowers youth to identify priorities, take meaningful action, and promote well-being within their school communities.
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Youth Education Program
- Provides learning opportunities and resources that help students make informed decisions related to smoking, vaping, nicotine use, substance use prevention, and other health topics.
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Youth Violence Prevention Project
- Supports healthy relationships, consent education, violence prevention, and youth well-being through evidence-informed resources and programming.
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Resources & Tools
Access practical resources to support student health and well-being throughout the school year.
FAQs & Resources
- Find answers to common school health questions and access educator, family, and school health resources.
FAQs & Resources
Teacher Tid-Bites
- A monthly nutrition-focused e-bulletin featuring classroom-ready ideas, food literacy resources, and curriculum connections.
Teacher Tid-Bites
Health Topics
Looking for information on a specific health topic?
- Immunization
- Oral Health
- Eating, Nutrition & Food
- Physical Activity
- Sexual Health
- Active Transportation
Contact Us
School Health Team
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Phone: (807) 625-5900 or 1-888-294-6630
Email: schools@tbdhu.com
Website: www.tbdhu.com/school-health