Branksome Hall has a deep commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, and uses a “Circle of Care” model when supporting young people to manage their mental and physical health. 

 

This Circle of Care is an interdisciplinary approach that includes the student, members of the Boarding Team, Branksome Hall Nursing Staff and Branksome Hall Social Workers, as required. Other trusted adults such as parents and guardians, teachers and School Counsellors, may also be included at the discretion of the Director of Boarding.  

 

Being part of Boarding means we are part of the Branksome Hall community. Each of us must take all necessary steps to stay well and consistently protect ourselves and each other in the 2025–26 academic year. To ensure the health and safety of community members and provide everyone on campus with a reasonable sense of security, we must all agree—and know that everyone else on campus has agreed—to take responsibility for our own health. 

 

These guidelines and protocols, based on our Branksome values of Inclusiveness and Sense of Community, may be modified throughout the year based on the needs of the community. Branksome Hall abides by health and safety regulations put forward by Toronto Public Health, as well as the advice of the Branksome Hall Health Centre team.