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2026 National Conference: Waves of Change in School Attendance Challenges

Addressing Barriers to Education with Multi-Tiered School-Wide Strategies

This two-day virtual conference brings together students, families, educators, researchers, school staff, health professionals, and organizations to explore multi-tiered, school-wide strategies that address barriers to education and support student well-being.

Be sure to check out our growing list of international speakers. 

Dates: May 29 and 30, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Registration includes

  • Early bird rate: $375
  • Regular rate: $425
  • Group rate: $349 per person for groups of 5 or more
  • An exclusive pre-conference workshop
  • All conference attendees will receive post-conference gifts of a photocopiable Handbook with over 350 pages of practical resources and a photocopiable student workbook, "My Experience of School: Upstream Chronic Absenteeism Prevention." Total value of included resources: $400.
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Our Story

Since 2013, Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) has empowered students, families, educators, community workers, and mental health professionals by providing educational resources focused on mental wellness, resilience, strength, and hope. We also offer mental health and wellness education through professional workshops, presentations, and training courses.

YMHC is a not-for-profit, charitable, community-based organization that provides essential, accessible, and meaningful resources to support the most important role of all: encouraging the healthy growth of young people. YMHC equips individuals and communities with the tools needed to meet the challenges of education, health, and life.

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What Makes Us Unique?

  • Educator-Developed Resources

    Our resources are developed by educators who understand schools, student needs, educational accommodations, and the barriers many young people and families face.

  • Evidence-Based Solutions

    YMHC resources are grounded in research and built on evidence, strength, and hope. We focus on practical tools and approaches that support mental wellness, resilience, and early intervention.

  • Affordable and Immediate

    We create low-cost, accessible resources that can be used immediately in schools, homes, and community settings. The goal is simple: give people useful tools they can apply in real life.

  • Proactive Support for Mental Wellness

    Our approach is preventative, practical, and focused on building protective factors. We help students, families, educators, and professionals strengthen awareness, coping, support systems, and well-being before challenges escalate.

  • Flexible, Accessible, and Multilingual

    Our resources are available in print, digital fillable, and photocopiable formats to meet different needs in schools, homes, and community settings. Many are offered in English and French, and YMHC continues to expand multilingual access through translation initiatives, including Inuktitut, to better support diverse communities across Canada.

  • Resources, Training, and Support in One Place

    In addition to our marketplace, YMHC offers workshops, presentations, and training courses that help schools, families, and organizations put mental wellness into practice.

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YMHC Services

We offer a range of free services to the public:

Giving Back

In the last five years, YMHC has donated over $350,000 worth of wellness workbooks, workshops, and training courses to Indigenous communities, community organizations, schools, and libraries.

Impact Reports

Wellness Resources

Motivated by the fact that approximately 446 youth aged 10 to 24 die by suicide every year in Canada, the third highest youth suicide rate in the industrialized world, YMHC produces youth mental wellness tools and resources in order to place them in the hands of those who need them. All workbooks have been peer-reviewed by mental health professionals.

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YMHC Workshops & Presentations

YMHC Workshops & Presentations

YMHC offers workshops and presentations to students from elementary to postsecondary school (virtual and in-person), and to parents/caregivers/families(virtual).

YMHC also offers workshops, presentations, and virtual certificate training courses for education and mental health professionals in a variety of educational, workplace, and community settings.

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Stay informed about YMHC news, resources, events, and practical mental wellness tools with our monthly newsletter.

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Visit YMHC

Daily drop-in hours are available from 9 to 5 at Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC Charitable Foundation). Our team will come to the office to meet with you after scheduling a time.

Accessibility: YMHC is committed to creating an inclusive, safe and accessible space for all staff and community members. Our building is wheelchair accessible by way of ramp and elevator. If you would like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please feel free to reach out to us.

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To contact us online, please use the online contact form.

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