We advocate for needs-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed mental health supports, services and educational accommodations and direct funding to families to support young people with chronic mental health disabilities.
We believe in the importance of youth, family and community engagement in mental health education, support, advocacy and change.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Stephanie Ballard 810-210-8668 September 29, 2020 [email protected] ONTARIO NON-PROFIT BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH FILM CONTEST TO CANADA Amid Growing Mental Health Concerns Across the Country Youth Mental Health Canada brings the Directing Change Program and Film Contest to students nationwide. [PDF] HAMILTON, Ont. (Day September 29, 2020)—…
News Release For Immediate Release August 24, 2020 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CANADA RESPONDS TO COVID19 MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND RE-ENTRY INTO THE CLASSROOM HAMILTON, Ont. — Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is taking action to support the mental health and wellness of students as they prepare to re-enter the classroom after a six-month absence…
News Release For Immediate Release July 26, 2020 Going Beyond the WE Foundation to Talk about Students and Mental Health HAMILTON, Ont. – While you are talking about WE, we are talking about US. Who are we? We are hundreds of postsecondary students who have registered for the federal grant, Canada Student Service…
News Release [PDF] For Immediate Release March 24, 2020 Supporting Mental Health and Wellness During the Global Coronavirus Pandemic HAMILTON, Ont. – Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is taking action to support the mental health and wellness of youth affected by the global COVID 19 pandemic and societal measures to reduce community spread.…
News Release [PDF] For Immediate Release Feb. 11, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. — Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is taking action to combat the rising number of youth suicides and youth mental health crisis with a series of interactive mental wellness workbooks. The organization has been motivated by the fact that nearly 450 youth…
For Immediate Release Jan. 10, 2020 SURVEY SHOWS ALARMING NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE HAMILTON, Ont. — An online survey that was done by Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) found that a significant number of youth across the country have contemplated or attempted suicide. Alarmingly, 32 per cent of young…
I would like to commend you on raising important awareness of youth mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. I am deeply appreciative of your willingness to start these conversations using a medium that speaks to youth
Youth Mental Health Canada – You are a force! Never stop!
With much love and appreciation for all you are doing for children and families.
Youth Mental Health Canada focuses on suicide prevention strategies in education and youth suicides. An excellent resource.
