Talking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassAsking to gohome early orskip classwithout sayingwhy (a signal ofdistress)Asking ateacher forhelpunderstandingan assignmentRequestingextra time orsupport for atest due tostressReaching outto a sibling orcousin to talkabout personalissuesConfiding in acoach ormentor aboutstrugglesoutside of sportAsking for helpmanaginganger orimpulsivebehaviourTalking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassAttending ahomeworkclub ortutoringsessionUsing a mentalhealth app orwebsite tolearn copingstrategiesLeaving a noteor message forsomeoneinstead ofspeaking face-to-faceAsking a friendfor supportafter a conflictor bullyingincidentWriting in ajournal toprocessemotions andthen sharing itwith someoneAskingquestions aboutpuberty or bodychanges inhealth classAsking atrusted teacherfor advice onhandling stressSharing ameme orvideo thathints at howthey’re feelingVolunteeringfor awellbeing-relatedactivitySending amessage toa friend tosay “I’m notokay today”Looking upstories ofotherswho’ve askedfor helpSpoken toparentsabout anissueTalking to aschoolcounsellorabout feelinganxious oroverwhelmedTalking tosomeoneabout feelingdifferent orexcludedTelling aparent orcaregiverabout feelingsad or angrySeekingadvice aboutgender identityor sexualorientationTalking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassAsking to gohome early orskip classwithout sayingwhy (a signal ofdistress)Asking ateacher forhelpunderstandingan assignmentRequestingextra time orsupport for atest due tostressReaching outto a sibling orcousin to talkabout personalissuesConfiding in acoach ormentor aboutstrugglesoutside of sportAsking for helpmanaginganger orimpulsivebehaviourTalking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassAttending ahomeworkclub ortutoringsessionUsing a mentalhealth app orwebsite tolearn copingstrategiesLeaving a noteor message forsomeoneinstead ofspeaking face-to-faceAsking a friendfor supportafter a conflictor bullyingincidentWriting in ajournal toprocessemotions andthen sharing itwith someoneAskingquestions aboutpuberty or bodychanges inhealth classAsking atrusted teacherfor advice onhandling stressSharing ameme orvideo thathints at howthey’re feelingVolunteeringfor awellbeing-relatedactivitySending amessage toa friend tosay “I’m notokay today”Looking upstories ofotherswho’ve askedfor helpSpoken toparentsabout anissueTalking to aschoolcounsellorabout feelinganxious oroverwhelmedTalking tosomeoneabout feelingdifferent orexcludedTelling aparent orcaregiverabout feelingsad or angrySeekingadvice aboutgender identityor sexualorientation

Help Seeking Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Talking to a learning support officer about difficulties in class
  2. Asking to go home early or skip class without saying why (a signal of distress)
  3. Asking a teacher for help understanding an assignment
  4. Requesting extra time or support for a test due to stress
  5. Reaching out to a sibling or cousin to talk about personal issues
  6. Confiding in a coach or mentor about struggles outside of sport
  7. Asking for help managing anger or impulsive behaviour
  8. Talking to a learning support officer about difficulties in class
  9. Attending a homework club or tutoring session
  10. Using a mental health app or website to learn coping strategies
  11. Leaving a note or message for someone instead of speaking face-to-face
  12. Asking a friend for support after a conflict or bullying incident
  13. Writing in a journal to process emotions and then sharing it with someone
  14. Asking questions about puberty or body changes in health class
  15. Asking a trusted teacher for advice on handling stress
  16. Sharing a meme or video that hints at how they’re feeling
  17. Volunteering for a wellbeing-related activity
  18. Sending a message to a friend to say “I’m not okay today”
  19. Looking up stories of others who’ve asked for help
  20. Spoken to parents about an issue
  21. Talking to a school counsellor about feeling anxious or overwhelmed
  22. Talking to someone about feeling different or excluded
  23. Telling a parent or caregiver about feeling sad or angry
  24. Seeking advice about gender identity or sexual orientation