The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families

11/15/2025

When school starts to feel overwhelming, remember you’re doing your best. Everyone hits a wall sometimes. Start small and give yourself credit for every step forward.

🎒Need someone to help you handle school stress? Visit One Stop Talk www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to connect with a therapist today.

11/14/2025

Bring your kids to the Pembroke Public Library this Saturday and help them write (or draw) a picture to Santa! They will then be sending them off to Canada Post, to be delivered to the North Pole! Drop-in any time between 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

11/14/2025

TODAY!!!
Are you a parent or caregiver interested in student mental health?
School Mental Health Ontario / Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario is holding an open house session for School Mental Health Ontario's Parent and Caregiver Collaboration Group (PCCG).
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 12–1 p.m. via Zoom
Register today: http://smho-smso.ca/pccg/...

11/14/2025

Your opinion counts! 💡
Help make your services even better by completing a short survey.
💬 Just scan the QR code — it’s quick, easy, and your feedback really matters.

11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day we pause to reflect and give thanks for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of Canada’s Veterans, active service members, and their families. We honour all who have served and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

11/11/2025

When your once talkative teen suddenly goes quiet, don’t panic — it’s a normal part of growing up and learning independence. They may need space, but they still need you too.
Check out these tips for staying connected while giving your teen the space they need to grow.
➡https://childmind.org/article/help-my-teen-stopped-talking-to-me/?

Teens need their own space but they also need their parents. So while your teen is separating, you need to be carefully bridging the gap.

11/10/2025

NOTICE: First local influenza case of the 2025/2026 season
To view the media release, please visit: https://www.rcdhu.com/news/

NOTICE: First local influenza case of the 2025/2026 season


To view the media release, please visit: https://www.rcdhu.com/news/

11/10/2025

ICYM:📝We Need to Hear From YOU! 📝

We are excited to share that the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families, Lead Agency for child and youth mental health in Renfrew County, has asked the Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) to consider amalgamation of the Phoenix Centre’s services.

We’re asking for your feedback on this proposed amalgamation. By sharing your point of view with us you will be helping us to improve mental health services in Renfrew County.

Please share your feedback by:

➡Completing our brief ONLINE SURVEY
(https://forms.office.com/r/jXw0t5iJiw )

For more information, please visit: https://phoenixctr.com/about/news/

11/10/2025

All are welcome!
Register: seniors@crc-renfrewcounty.com or call 613-757-3108

Monday, November 10, 1-2 p.m. at the Killaloe and District Public Library -

Learn about the diverse rainbow of
2SLGBTQ+ identities, current
terminology, and how to be a
supportive ally.

Hosted by pflag Renfrew County, this
friendly, interactive session offers
tools to create safe, inclusive spaces
where everyone can be their
authentic selves.

All are welcome! No prior knowledge
needed, just an open mind and heart.

Register: seniors@crc-renfrewcounty.com or call 613-757-3108

11/10/2025

The Phoenix Centre recognizes and supports our veterans and active-duty military, who have served our country to give us the freedoms and rights we have each day. We will never forget.
In observance of Remembrance Day, our office will be closed Tuesday November 11 and will reopen Wednesday November 12.

11/08/2025

If your child has big feelings, yoga can help! This article from Active for Life breaks down 6 different exercises you can try with your child when they are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or just in need of a minute to regroup.
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The pandemic has caused many of us to feel added stress. Try these yoga poses with your kids to help them relieve their anxious feelings.