The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families

03/30/2026

Here are some ways to take care of your mental health:
💜 Talk to someone you trust
💛 Do some physical activity, like going for a walk
🧡 Do things you enjoy
💚 Give yourself time to rest
💙 Know that having a bad day does not make you a bad person!
🔗 World Health Organization (WHO)

03/29/2026

If a child who is tired cranky and unfocused sounds familiar you are not alone. Consistent sleep habits support learning mood and behavior.
🔗https://childmind.org/article/encouraging-good-sleep-habits/?

Tips for helping kids fall—and stay—asleep. Getting enough rest is important for mental health and well being. Encouraging good sleep habits.

03/28/2026

You don’t have to have everything figured out to be doing okay. Getting up, showing up and trying again all count. 💜

If you're struggling to figure things out, you don’t have to handle it alone. Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 (TALK) to connect with a therapist today. ⏰Open Saturdays 12pm - 4pm.
🔗One Stop Talk

03/28/2026

Discover how the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum supports student mental health!

Did you know that learning related to mental health and well-being is taught in kindergarten and continues through every grade from 1 to 8?

Students learn about:

- leading healthy active lives
- mental health stigma
- where to get help
- how to manage stress
- and more!

Learn more about mental health in the Health and Physical Education curriculum: ontario.ca/document/health-and-physical-education-grades-1-8

03/27/2026

Wow…take a look at what’s happening at the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub next month!

APRIL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!🐣🐣

Join us for some spring activities and programs! 🌸🌿🌼

Reminders:
✨Services are for ages 12-25
✨We are in RENFREW (1 MateWay park dr) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-8pm
✨We are in Pembroke (278 Nelson St) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-8pm as well as Fridays from 8:30am-4:30pm

✨Primary Care is at the Pembroke Hub on Thursdays from 1pm-6pm by appointment
✨Mental Health Monday-Friday by appointment
✨Peer and Nav Monday-Thursday 12pm-5pm, Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm

⭐️MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR ANY EVENTS YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND⭐️
If you have questions, comments, concerns or would like to book an appointment give us a call, text or email!
613-570-8953
renfrewcountyywho@gmail.com

03/23/2026

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, learn about community resources, and take part in meaningful conversations.

03/21/2026

That feeling when school, friends and expectations start piling up but no amount of sleep or effort feels like enough.
We get it. It’s okay to slow down, take a breath and ask for help when things start to feel like too much. 💜

Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 (TALK) to connect with a therapist today. Open Saturday 12pm-4pm.

03/20/2026

The ConnectWell Community Health - Renfrew County Hub has a team of healthcare professionals: a nurse practitioner, nurse, social worker, systems navigator, and intake worker. The team will help with:

At the Hub, families can get:
- Check-ups to track growth and development
- Vaccinations to protect against illness
- Screenings to check physical and mental development
- Mental health support for children and caregivers
- Health education
- The Hub’s rapid access clinic can help with ear infections, coughs and colds, vomiting, and rashes

The Hub also connects families with other local programs to support their child’s development.

Call the direct intake line at 613-570-8953 to Book an Appointment at the ConnectWell Community Health - Renfrew County Hub.

03/20/2026

Bernadette McCann House and Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub will be hosting Healthy Relationships Plus-Program sessions in both the Renfrew Hub and Pembroke Hub starting next week!
For more details:
Visit Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub's page
Contact Chanelle at: renfrewchildyouth@wsssbmh.org
Contact Ashley at: ahubert@renfrewhosp.com

03/19/2026

Excellent advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) :
Take time each day for things you enjoy and to stay connected with those you love
✅ Keep in touch with people you care about
✅ Think about what you can do for others
✅ Reach out to a trusted person or health worker if you need help

03/19/2026

If you're a parent trying to better understand your child, this webinar from the CAMH Foundation is a great place to start, offering helpful insight into ADHD and neurodiversity.

Seeing a lot about ADHD and neurodiversity on social media lately? You're not alone.

More people are talking about neurodivergence than ever before — but what does it actually mean, and how does it connect to mental health?

If you’ve always felt your brain works differently than everyone else, or you’re a parent trying to better understand your child, this webinar is for you.

Join us for a free 1 hour virtual webinar to learn more about neurodiversity and how it shows up across the lifespan.

Hear from a CAMH expert and learn:

- What neurodiversity is and what it isn’t
- The differences between autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence
- How neurodivergence shows up at different stages of life
- How neurodiversity intersects with mental health
- What strengths based, affirming care looks like and how it improves quality of life

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions during an anonymous live Q&A and receive the webinar recording afterward.

Register today at https://ow.ly/L1kz50YuRgZ

03/10/2026

📣Exciting Announcement! 📣
A New Chapter in Mental Health Care for Renfrew County!
Minister of Health Approves Plan To Amalgamate The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families and The Pembroke Regional Hospital!
This step will help strengthen and enhance mental health services for children, youth, and families across Renfrew County by bringing services closer together and improving collaboration between care teams.