Attending ahomeworkclub ortutoringsessionWriting in ajournal toprocessemotions andthen sharing itwith someoneVolunteeringfor awellbeing-relatedactivityTelling aparent orcaregiverabout feelingsad or angryAsking atrusted teacherfor advice onhandling stressSeekingadvice aboutgender identityor sexualorientationAsking for helpmanaginganger orimpulsivebehaviourAsking ateacher forhelpunderstandingan assignmentUsing a mentalhealth app orwebsite tolearn copingstrategiesAskingquestions aboutpuberty or bodychanges inhealth classAsking to gohome early orskip classwithout sayingwhy (a signal ofdistress)Sharing ameme orvideo thathints at howthey’re feelingSending amessage toa friend tosay “I’m notokay today”Talking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassRequestingextra time orsupport for atest due tostressSpoken toparentsabout anissueTalking to aschoolcounsellorabout feelinganxious oroverwhelmedLeaving a noteor message forsomeoneinstead ofspeaking face-to-faceReaching outto a sibling orcousin to talkabout personalissuesTalking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassConfiding in acoach ormentor aboutstrugglesoutside of sportTalking tosomeoneabout feelingdifferent orexcludedAsking a friendfor supportafter a conflictor bullyingincidentLooking upstories ofotherswho’ve askedfor helpAttending ahomeworkclub ortutoringsessionWriting in ajournal toprocessemotions andthen sharing itwith someoneVolunteeringfor awellbeing-relatedactivityTelling aparent orcaregiverabout feelingsad or angryAsking atrusted teacherfor advice onhandling stressSeekingadvice aboutgender identityor sexualorientationAsking for helpmanaginganger orimpulsivebehaviourAsking ateacher forhelpunderstandingan assignmentUsing a mentalhealth app orwebsite tolearn copingstrategiesAskingquestions aboutpuberty or bodychanges inhealth classAsking to gohome early orskip classwithout sayingwhy (a signal ofdistress)Sharing ameme orvideo thathints at howthey’re feelingSending amessage toa friend tosay “I’m notokay today”Talking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassRequestingextra time orsupport for atest due tostressSpoken toparentsabout anissueTalking to aschoolcounsellorabout feelinganxious oroverwhelmedLeaving a noteor message forsomeoneinstead ofspeaking face-to-faceReaching outto a sibling orcousin to talkabout personalissuesTalking to alearningsupport officeraboutdifficulties inclassConfiding in acoach ormentor aboutstrugglesoutside of sportTalking tosomeoneabout feelingdifferent orexcludedAsking a friendfor supportafter a conflictor bullyingincidentLooking upstories ofotherswho’ve askedfor help

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