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Mental health navigation and support for young people in Muskoka. It is not always clear where to start when you are embarking on a journey to mental wellness.

If you, or someone you care about, are struggling mentally, we may be able assist you in getting the help needed. The mental care care system is confusing and hard to navigate and that is why MiND-AID was created. We are here simply to help, and for free. If your first step is reaching out to us, we can help you plan the next ones, that's what we do.

10/31/2025

Reaching out for mental health support can feel really scary.

Maybe you’re not sure what to say, or think you might be judged for what you do say. Maybe it feels like a huge step to take, and you’re not sure if you’re ready.

We all struggle with our mental health sometimes, and talking to someone about it can help make it feel less scary.

If you need someone to listen, we’re just a call, text, or message away. Reach out to us at navigator@mindaidmuskoka.com or 844-646-3243.

[Image description: A cute ghost holds a black cat. Text above says, "Asking for help doesn't have to be scary"]

10/23/2025

When our community rallies behind mental health and addictions support, young people’s lives change for the better. The Sober Gala is proof of that.

Last year at the very first Sober Gala fundraiser, MiND-AID received a $4,000 donation. These funds helped more young people access mental health supports and resources, with fewer barriers that might prevent them from reaching out. Barriers like not finding the “right fit” for what they need, or not knowing what types of affordable and accessible therapeutic supports are out there.

As if this isn’t already great news, we have more to share! MiND-AID will once again be a recipient of funds raised at the Sober Gala 2025, taking place on December 7 at the Active Living Centre in Huntsville.

It’s been a tough year for many young people in Muskoka, and knowing that they have a community behind them when they need it means A LOT to us. 💙

🎟️ If you’re interested in attending the Sober Gala, you can get all the details (including how to get early bird pricing until November 1!) here: https://www.fittgym.com/sober-gala

10/16/2025

Sound Youth Counselling is hosting free sessions to help us all understand Autism better - because learning together is one way we can create inclusive communities!

Presented by Linda Rankin, this two-part series invites us to learn about the history of Autism – its diagnosis and the confusion around its history. The sessions are free to attend online or in-person at the Parry Sound Public Library:

October 16, 7-8pm: Autism - the history, diagnosis and confusion

October 23, 7-8pm: Autism - understanding how characteristics drive behaviour

To register for this series (and other great sessions by Sound Youth Counselling!), visit: soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

10/15/2025

Hey hey hey Muskoka! The MiND-AID Youth Wellness Hub will be at the Lakes Public Library in Port Carling on Thursday, October 16 from 3-7pm.

Come check us out and play some games indoors at the library. It's Boards, Blocks and Bites night along with Mah Jongg, Euchre and more. Outside, we'll have our MiND-AID Wellness Hub packed with snacks, music, fun and resources to help support your needs.

We always look forward to seeing you!

United Way Simcoe Muskoka

10/11/2025

Hi Bracebridge community! 👋

We will be at the Dewey Institute on Wednesday, October 15 from 10am till 2pm.

Come play some games, have a snack, and hang out in our cozy hub space!

We look forward to seeing you!

10/07/2025

MiND-AID will be at the YMCA Town of Gravenhurst Youth Night after school on Thursday, October 9! Come hang out, have some snacks, play some games, and check out our cool Wellness Hub!

We are always happy to see you.

Gravenhurst YMCA Town of Gravenhurst

10/06/2025

Hey Huntsville! MiND-AID Muskoka’s Youth Wellness Hub will be at Huntsville YMCA Employment & Learning tomorrow!

Need a mental health break? Come play some games with the MiND-AID team. We have snacks and smiles galore!

We'll be there from 1:30pm-4:30pm and look forward to seeing you!

10/03/2025

Our community shows up in all kinds of awesome ways to support young people’s mental health!

This summer, Legacy for Alex hosted its annual fundraiser dinner and silent auction for youth in Muskoka. MiND-AID was one of three causes that benefitted from this event and received a $7,500 donation!

MiND-AID sincerely thanks Legacy for Alex and the Kerswell family for their generous support! Their contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact on youth across Muskoka by helping provide access to mental health navigation services and support through our mobile youth wellness hub. These funds ensure local young people, and their families, receive guidance, resources and connections they are needing when accessing the right mental health supports at the right times.

Thanks to the generosity of Legacy for Alex, more youth in Muskoka will have the opportunity to:

💙 receive individualized mental health navigation support
💙 connect to resources to reduce barriers to care
💙 build stronger pathways to wellness

This contribution is not only an investment in MiND-AID, but in the local young people of Muskoka. Again, we are deeply grateful for Legacy for Alex’s commitment to supporting youth mental health and ensuring youth in our community never feel alone in their mental wellness journeys.

To learn more about the amazing work by the Kerswells through Legacy for Alex, visit http://www.legacyforalex.com

[Photo left to right: Leanne Kerswell, Sandy Cairns, Marc Mantha, and Thom Moore present a cheque of $7,500 to Mariko from MiND-AID. Credit: Marc Mantha]

10/02/2025

We are un-bee-lievably excited to be at the Honey Bee Festival this weekend! 🐝

Come by our Youth Wellness Hub to get to know our awesome MiND-AID team! We are a safe cozy space for youth and their families to come on board and find out all about what MiND-AID can offer in your community. We’ll have activities, games and lots of smiles to share.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

October 4, 10am - 4pm
Honey Harbour Park Landing, 2587 Honey Harbour Rd.

For more event information, check out https://www.honeybeefestival.ca

10/01/2025

We have been invited back to Andy’s House in Port Carling tomorrow!

If you are needing some extra support, our MiND-AID team will be available to offer a cozy hangout space with snacks, games, and extra wellness resources.

We'll be there from 12pm - 3pm and we are always happy to see you.

Hospice Muskoka

09/30/2025

Reconciliation is an ongoing process that includes building respectful relationships that honour and centre Indigenous people’s experiences, cultures, and knowledge.

When supporting young people – all young people – we need to have culturally safe supports that reflect the needs of our community. This is why we couldn’t be more grateful to partner with B’saanibamaadsiwin, a local Indigenous mental health program that creates spaces for healing and recognizes that wellness is a community-centered path.

Together, we’ve launched the “On the Road to Youth Wellness” Mobile Youth Hub, which travels throughout our region to bring young people a range of supports and services.

B’saanibamaadsiwin offers Indigenous mental health and addictions support as part of the Hub Team. We chose to partner with one another because both of our organizations believe care is best given through relationship and addresses the whole person. Together, we wish for all youth to feel seen and welcome when reaching out for support.

09/29/2025

How do you find your calm when you’re dealing with school pressure, everyday worries, or issues with friendships?

Flex Your Calm - Mindful Wellness for Youth is a 4-week course where you’ll learn practical ways to calm anxious thoughts, boost your mood, and handle life’s challenges. Expect a mix of fun, movement, reflection, and real-life strategies you can use anytime, anywhere.

The course is led by Marissa Brennan as part of the Town of Bracebridge's fall programs. The sessions are open to ages 9 to 16 and will take place that the Bracebridge Sportsplex.

Find out more at https://townofbracebridge.perfectmind.com/23276/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=True&courseId=9d4d45c4-e748-472c-9243-e6e2baa2a464

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