Release written by Compass.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 27, 2023 Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub Open to Youth Aged 12 to 25 SUDBURY, Ont. – Sudbury’s Youth Wellness Hub will officially open on June 28, 2023, at 140 Durham Street, located in the Centre for Life. The hub is an initiative designed to address the […]

On Friday, May 5th, the KFLA Region Youth Wellness Hub opened their doors to youth and families in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington communities. The new youth wellness hub will provide a full range of services for young people to support the mental health and well-being in an Integrated Youth Services (IYS) model —- […]

Media Release from Verto Health March 15, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – Announced today, Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) and Verto Health are partnering to improve access to high quality Integrated Youth Services (IYS) for youth aged 12-25 years across Ontario. Together, YWHO and Verto Health will co-design and launch a unified digital YWHO front door […]

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and East Toronto Health Partners launch virtual services at new Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub Integrated Youth Services (IYS) model offers low-barrier health and substance use services for youth and young adults in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park Written by East Toronto Health Partners —- March 13, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – […]

Having conversations about substance use with students and providing support to students experiencing substance use and/or mental health challenges is a reality for many working in education. Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO), School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON), and the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) team at CAMH have developed resources to summarize […]

I wanted to reflect as we wrap up 2022 – an incredible year of growth and evolution for Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario. Recognizing that we are still in our infancy with lots of plans in place for 2023, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the milestones and the success of YWHO teams from […]

On Monday, November 28th, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and and Associate Minister of Health, visited the new West Toronto Youth Hub to announce up to $18 million in funding for projects related to integrated mental health and substance use services for youth. Minister Bennett was joined by Michael Tibollo, […]

On November 15, 2022, the YWHO Network celebrated the grand opening of their new permanent Timmins Youth Wellness Hub space located at 45 Spruce Street South in Downtown Timmins. Previously offering services in a rotational model, the new “Hub Headquarters” will allow the team serve youth and families in the Timmins region with a full […]

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Windsor, ON The Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex team officially launched their $5 million fundraising campaign on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and announced their first gift – a $1 million lead gift from the Solcz Family Foundation. The purpose of the fundraising campaign is to support the build of the permanent […]

On October 21, 2022, the YWHO Network celebrated the grand opening of the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub. The hub serves the entire County of Renfrew and offers a full range of integrated youth services to young people aged 12 to 25 years old and their families or support individuals. The grand opening was full […]

October 06, 2022 – Reposted from Brain Canada A pioneering youth mental health project will enhance Canada’s overall understanding of youth mental health needs and advance new assessment and treatment approaches. Each year, one out of every four youth in Canada needs mental health services, making an initiative such as this urgent and critical for […]

Last year, Canada held the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Now, September 30th marks an annual recognition of the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada, honouring the children whose lives were lost and the legacy of survivors, and creating a space for everyone to engage in meaningful conversations and […]

Reposted news release from Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton-Kent Goal-Zero supports Raising Hope for youth mental health services in Sarnia Lambton.   Sarnia ON, Sept. 13, 2022 –On Tuesday, Shell’s Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (SMC) celebrated the completion of their 2022 Turnaround with employees, contractors, and local youth mental health advocates with a donation of $116,000 […]

As young people across Canada return to in-person school this month, many are feeling mixed emotions. Some may be experiencing excitement and joy about being back in a space with their peers, while others may be feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. After two years of turbulence, these mixed feelings are expected. What happens when those […]

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and raise awareness for substance use supports. The campaign takes place annually on August 31st, and raises awareness of overdose, stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy, and acknowledges families and friends who have lost loved ones from […]

Today, the world celebrates International Youth Day, an annual recognition of the role young people play in bringing transformational change in tackling global issues and achieving sustainable development. It serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s youth, and emphasizes the rights of young people to have full equitable […]

July 29. 2022 Bell Canada and the Graham-Boeckh Foundation have released their report titled Integrated Youth Services in Canada: A Portrait. The report covers a range of topics related to Integrated Youth Services (IYS) as they currently exist in Canada. Commissioned by the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation (GBF) Partnership, it describes IYS as a system of […]

July 29, 2022 On Friday, July 29, Ali Juma, CEO of Algoma Family Services formally announced the new site of the Algoma Region Youth Wellness Hub thanks to the contributions of community funders and partners. Through an unprecedented level of collaboration between community partners to establish a Youth Wellness Hub, Algoma Family Services (AFS) will […]

*Original release by Indspire TORONTO, ON, July 22, 2022 – Indspire is thrilled to announce a new and exciting partnership with The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to develop culturally relevant educational resources and events for Indigenous learners. The collaboration will connect Indspire’s extensive network of Indigenous youth with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario […]

On May 13, 2022, the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) team supporting the Rockland & Prescott-Russell community opened the doors of a new outreach site. In addition to their main location, Rockland Youth Wellness Hub, and their Hawkesbury outreach site, the team has now opened a new outreach site in Embrun, Ontario. The team will […]

YWHO’s Guelph team (“The Grove”) opens an additional location at the University of Guelph to address the mental health and wellness needs of local youth. The following release was issued from The Grove on June 17, 2022 “The Grove”, the group of seven Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario sites that reside in the Guelph-Wellington area announced […]

On June 11th, 2022, the team at the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub participated in the annual Buttertart Festival, a very popular food event in Midland, Ontario.  The team held a booth to engage with local youth, families, community members, and organizations to raise awareness about the services offered at the hub.  The North Simcoe […]

May 3, 2022, TORONTO: Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) has confirmed funding from the Government of Ontario for eight new Youth Wellness Hub sites. YWHO is a network of youth wellness hubs across the province that provide integrated services for youth aged 12 – 25 years old in a “one-stop shop” model. Now serving 22 […]

*Information below is from the official Government of Ontario press release.* On April 1, 2022, the Ontario government announced new funding to support students with expanded access to targeted mental health and well-being programs. Ontario’s investments will help create new or sustain existing mental health and well-being programs and resources led by community organizations. The investments, […]

NEWS RELEASE – Ontario Ministry of Health February 11, 2022 Funding Will Expand Addictions Services and Supports Across the Province CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government is investing $90 million over three years through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately expand addictions services and increase the number of treatment beds across the province. This funding […]

We are proud to launch My Wellness Passport, YWHO’s new data collection platform. 10 health and wellness sites across Ontario will be implementing this platform and apply measurement-based care within health and wellness services for youth aged 12 to 25 years. The 10 new sites are known as My Wellness Passport sites.

CAMH’s National Youth Action Council is launching the #YouthWellnessQuest, a go-to guide for #MentalHealth information created by youth for youth. Learn more about what kind of support may be right for you and so much more.

In order to help support vulnerable young people through this challenging time, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH) Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health, ACCESS Open Minds, Foundry and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario are proud to launch a new initiative that incorporates personalized employment services into integrated support teams across Canada.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) will digitally expand its existing network of 10 hubs to help thousands of young people access mental health resources wherever they are, and whenever they need them. The expansion is taking place thanks to a $1 million gift from RBC Foundation.

The prolonged disruption to routines, the cancellation of milestone events and the challenge of accessing social services have contributed to the unique struggles facing Ontario youth during the pandemic. Virtual services are helping young people build resilience and access one-on-one support.

As you go through your wellness journey, you will continue to add pieces to your bundle along the way. Even if it’s a struggle to find the support you need, there is help out there.

Some communities use the Medicine Wheel to show how different areas of our well-being are connected and are equally important

Browse through articles where YWHO was featured, that highlight youth mental health during the global pandemic.

Check out our latest newsletter on YWHO partnering with Bell Let’s Talk Day to raise mental health awareness.

Watch this webinar featuring a youth panel and results of a survey of more than 600 youth. There is also a facilitated Q&A segment with youth experts and a psychologist.

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.

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.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one features breathing exercises These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one features Indigenous resources. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

How are Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) sites and youth representatives continuing to engage youth during the global pandemic? Check out this resource to learn more.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one is on Queer/Trans Youth. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.  

How are Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) sites and youth representatives continuing to engage youth during the global pandemic? Most trans people have had negative experiences when trying to access care, like refusal of services, mistreatment, discrimination, and providers who lack knowledge about our health needs.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one is on Food Insecurity. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.  

These social media cards were developed by the National Youth Action Council at CAMH along with the Centre of Excellence. These cards were developed by youth for youth and has been shared over social media as well as on the CAMH COVID-19 page.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one is on Drinking Too Much. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Here is a collection of essential phone numbers that may be of use during these trying times. If you are in need of support or know of someone who might be, please utilize the numbers listed here.

Are you a student? Have you been affected by COVID-19 and are concerned about repaying your student loans? Here’s a bit of good news!

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one is on Domestic Violence. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on COVID-19 related topics. This one is on Coping with Isolation. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

This document lists several income support programs that may be available to Ontario residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource is also available in French.

This infographic poster sums up several key resources from partner organizations around COVID-19. Find resources on coping with anxiety, managing stress, positive psychology, and much more.

Check out YWHO’s social media cards on a variety of topics e.g., alcohol harms, cannabis use, career mentoring, etc. These cards can be shared on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Curious how other Youth Wellness Hub sites are using social media to support youth during the COVID-19 pandemic? Check out this one-pager to view the various social media accounts of our sites to stay up-to-date.

Learn about ways to reduce you stress while boosting your mental health at school. Erin, YWHO’s Provincial Youth Advisory Council member, provides tips and tricks to take care of your well-being while balancing your school work. YWHO recognizes the importance of youth participation in working collaboratively on youth matters. We encourage others who are interested […]

(FR) Veuillez lire la déclaration de notre directrice générale, Joanna Henderson, au sujet de la pandémie de COVID-19.

Take a look at this useful shareable developed by the Youth Engagement Initiative.

The purpose of this tip sheet is to highlight the benefits and characteristics of adult allies, in addition to evidence-based considerations when engaging with youth.

This document outlines the 13 core components of the YWHO model of integrated youth service delivery. Each YWHO site works with the YWHO Backbone to implement each of these evidence-based and evidence-generating components.

A Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of young people that provides meaningful input into the decision-making process of youthserving organizations. Creating a YAC is an excellent way of promoting and practicing high quality youth engagement. Learn how to launch your own YAC in 7 easy steps.

What has YWHO been up to in 2018? Take a look at this easy-to-read infographic to see all of our accomplishments.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Youth Council (YC) came up with the idea to rewrite or “translate,” from a youth perspective, Changing Directions,  Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada. The youth rewrote all six strategic directions, drawing on personal experiences to make sense of a large policy document and turn it into […]

The Ontario Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health has a collection of resources that is designed to help practitioners and organizational leaders use the best available evidence to provide the best possible care. Take a look around.

Delivery of health care services is complex and requires a tailored approach to meet community needs. There is no one-size-fits-all model of integration that is appropriate for all organizations and communities. View the poster to learn more.

1 in 5 Francophones in Ontario live outside designated service areas under the French Language Services Act. They have less access to care close to home and must travel long  distances to receive French services. Therefore many Francophone youth face unique health challenges that impact their ability to access health services. View the poster to […]

First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities experience mental health challenges at significantly higher rates than the general population, with youth being the most affected. View the poster to learn more.  

Ontario is investing in six new youth wellness hubs to help more youth access the mental health and addictions services they need. Through these new integrated hubs, up to 12,000 young people who are experiencing mental health or addictions challenges will get the support they need.

Learn about Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, our mission, our values, and our overall mandate.    

Take a look at this infosheet if you want to learn some tips on how you can host events with young people and family members.