Making the Shift Inc. is thrilled to host the first of its Virtual Event Series featuring Jesse Thistle, a Métis scholar with lived experience of youth homelessness and the co-author of the definition of Indigenous homelessness in Canada. Jesse will share his journey of resilience while navigating homelessness as an Indigenous youth, how it informed his work as a scholar and national bestselling author, and his process of co-developing the definition of Indigenous homelessness in Canada.

This series will provide evidence on cannabis use amongst youth, present a panel conversation on how to meet the needs of diverse youth and provide concrete skills that practitioners can use when working with youth.

Part 1:  Youth cannabis use following legalization 

PRESENTER: 

Dr. Tara Elton-Marshall
Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The global enforcement of social distancing measures that began earlier this year has eliminated many common sources of entertainment. How then have individuals been keeping themselves engaged during this time? This article outlines the increased participation in online gaming and gambling, how these opportunities have changed as a result of COVID-19 and how these activities have specifically impacted youth. The article also explores strategies to stay safe during this time.

Direct registration link: https://teach.camhx.ca/moodle/course/view.php?id=41 

In collaboration by School Mental Health Ontario and the Ministry of Education, we developed vaping fact sheets for primary and secondary educators and youth. The resources contain facts on vaping, such as the laws around vaping, health risks for youth, and corrections of misconceptions. They also include where to find support and additional information on vaping.

They are available in both English and French.

Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) is excited to launch an interactive online conversation series on how the Ontario youth sector is adapting to shifting contexts as a result of COVID-19.

When the pandemic hit, youth programs did not just pack up but continued their relentless search for ways to keep supporting better outcomes for Ontario’s youth!

Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) is excited to launch an interactive online conversation series on how the Ontario youth sector is adapting to shifting contexts as a result of COVID-19.

When the pandemic hit, youth programs did not just pack up but continued their relentless search for ways to keep supporting better outcomes for Ontario’s youth!

Prior to the pandemic, the newly opened Kenora Youth Wellness Hub had put in place a robust suite of in-person services which included primary care, sexual health, mental health, substance use, educational and employment supports, cultural and recreational programming, and service navigation support. Social distancing requirements and group size limitations meant that the hub had to close its’ doors and find creative ways to support the youth in this critical time.

Hi all:

We have been getting some great insights from various organizations and individuals working in the child and youth mental health space who have taken the time to respond to our network survey. We want to hear from you as well so we have extended the deadline for another week. 

Pls take a moment to complete our brief survey and help us help you drive system change!

For our second Ask the Expert panel, we will have the pleasure of hearing from Ashleigh Brown, founder of SheCann: Empowering Canadian Women, as well as her 15-year old daughter. Ashleigh and her daughter will provide insight into how they have approached tricky conversations around cannabis in an open and honest way.

"The Association for Canadian Studies and Experiences Canada are inviting children between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in this short online survey (6-8 minutes). "

Join Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) and a panel of youth peer support workers to learn and discuss what peer support looks like in the age of COVID-19, what unique challenges have arisen, and how they are being addressed.

Presenters:

When? 

Date: June 23, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT

Sibling Workshop

Date: July 2 & 9, 2020 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Price: $50
Note: This program will be held virtually.

Join Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) to learn and discuss how Youth Wellness Hubs are creatively addressing young people's emerging needs, such as access to technology, food, and income.

Presenters:

Making the Shift, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, A Way Home Canada are excited to announce the release of the Youth Reconnect Program Model Guide—a community-based early intervention model which aims to reduce and prevent youth homelessness by helping young people stay connected to their family, community, school and strengthen their connections to natural supports.  

• Alison Dunning from 

Being in quarantine is already difficult and there are a number of additional issues that LGBTQI2S people may face. Egale, Canada’s leading organization for LGBTQI2S people and issues, has created a resource hub to help get LGBTQ2S+ persons through this difficult time.

The City of Toronto has developed a COVID-19 Mental Health Support Strategy that responds to the needs of vulnerable residents.