Community Partnerships

Information from our Community Partners

We are fortunate to work with many fantastic organizations, each with their own wealth of knowledge and resources. This is where we'll be sharing their upcoming initiatives and events.

Supporting Your Child's Well-Being - Understanding Substance Use, Addictive Behaviours and Youth Mental Health

We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side learning hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviors.

This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:

✅ How to talk about substance use at home

✅ The intersection of addictions and mental health

✅ Recognizing signs of substance use and behavioural addictions

✅ Current trends in student substance use in Ontario

✅ Technology overuse and problematic gaming

The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.

📅 Sessions run throughout April and May

💻 Register for free today

WeBridge Community Services is pleased to announce that they are offering free one-on-one and family mental health support sessions, starting Thursday, February 6th, 2025. These sessions are facilitated by our team of trained counsellors and are available every Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

We invite you to share this opportunity with individuals or families who may benefit from this service. Signing up is easy—participants can select their preferred day and time using this form.

For more information, visit WeBridge Community Services website.

Helping Other Parents Excel (HOPE) is a program run by caregivers, for caregivers. HOPE offers telephone support, one-to-one meetings, support at school or community program meetings, monthly support groups and information sharing, and e-blasts containing articles, community resources and more!

Reach out to the HOPE Client and Family Engagement Coordinator to learn more: Ashlee Challis at achallis@vanier.com or call (226) 235-4426.

Watch the "Voices of HOPE" mini-series on YouTube.

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The Family Advisory Panel is an advisory group creating a community where children, youth and families' voices are heard, and can influence the future planning of mental health services.

Reach out to the HOPE Client and Family Engagement Coordinator to learn more: Ashlee Challis at achallis@vanier.com or call (226) 235-4426.

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The Family Care Centre by Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) and Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is a resource hub for parents and caregivers whose children have mental health challenges.

"We know how hard it is for families who are navigating the mental health system while supporting their children. We are sharing only trusted, evidence-based information to help parents find much-needed support."

For more information, visit: https://www.family.cmho.org/

Participating Community Partnerships

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