YouthREX -
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!
YouthREX -
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!
Leah -
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.
Alana -
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.
Angela -
The McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health invite
Bill -
"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:
Rupi -
Date: June 23, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
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:
Angela -
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.
Tamir -
Frayme partners were asked to work together to establish a consensus-based ranking of the presented core components from the @wef Global Framework for
Angela -
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.
Angela -
The City of Toronto has developed a COVID-19 Mental Health Support Strategy that responds to the needs of vulnerable residents.
Un atelier d'initiation visant à améliorer la compréhension d'un diagnostic de trouble cognitif et des changements pouvant être expérimentés. Il offrira également aux participants la possibilité de partager et de se connecter avec ceux qui se lancent dans une aventure similaire.
L’inscription est recommandée pour les sessions, soit en ligne à asdr.eventbrite.ca
ou par téléphone au 905-576-2567 ext. 5267 | sans frais au 1-888-301-1106.
Un lien vous sera fourni par courriel après inscription, proche de la date du déroulement de l'atelier.
CAMH’s recovery college, in partnership with Skylark, is running a series of harm reduction workshops. These workshops are designed by and for youth with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges.
Angela -
CMHA Elgin and Out There Creative Therapy are hosting a Zoom-based one-evening event for youth. The event is focused on having open conversations about the lived-experience of mental health challenges, such as psychosis and depression. It will include resources for hope, sharing the value of creativity, and discussions about meaningful action that is focused on personal joys and values.
Rossana -
On Thursday, May 28, 2020, EENet and Community Care Information Management hosted the first in a three-part webinar series, "Using standardized tools to improve services in Ontario: Webinar series."
This webinar series is exploring innovative work happening across the province and new ways to use standardized tools to support client-centred care and quality improvement.
