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08/01/2025

Back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement, stress, and uncertainty. If you're feeling the weight of it all, you don't have to face it alone.

📅 Our peer support groups continue throughout August—some taking a short break, while others meet regularly online or in person.
📍 No local chapter nearby? No worries. You can join any virtual or hybrid group from wherever you are.
💭 Want one-to-one support as the school year approaches? We've got that, too.
👉 Explore group options: https://bit.ly/3ZocHdo

07/02/2025

☀️Stay Connected This Summer ☀️

Looking to connect with other parents and caregivers this summer? Some of our peer support groups are running all season long, while others are on a short break.

📅 Check out our July calendar to find a group that fits your schedule—whether online or in person.
📍 No chapter nearby? No problem. You’re welcome to join any virtual or hybrid group.
💭Prefer more personal support? One-to-one options are also available to meet your unique needs.
👉 View group details: https://bit.ly/3ZocHdo

06/26/2025

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada. 🧡

Taking place on the summer solstice, many Indigenous communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, marking a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.

Learn more about and how to get involved ➡ bit.ly/NIPD_2025

06/17/2025

Using the right pronouns shows love, respect, and understanding. 💬✨

It’s a simple yet powerful way to affirm your child or youth’s identity and help them feel safe and supported at home. 🌈

Want to learn more about how to support your q***r and gender diverse youth?

👉 Check out our resource: “Understanding Gender, Sexuality, and Expression” on our Family Care Centre: https://bit.ly/4dWMqYO

06/13/2025

Language matters—and it’s always evolving. 🌈

Taking the time to learn and use the right terms shows your child or youth that you see them, respect them, and care about their identity. 💬

Understanding the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronym is one way to start meaningful conversations and create a safe, supportive space.

👉 Check out our new resource “Understanding Gender, Sexuality, and Expression: Supporting Q***r and Gender-Diverse Children and Youth” on our Family Care Centre: https://bit.ly/4dWMqYO

06/11/2025

Are you a parent or caregiver in the Sarnia area? Are you raising or supporting a child or youth with mental health challenges?

Join us tonight to connect with other parents and caregivers who 'get it'.

Details:
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual on Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3FSbN1m

06/10/2025

🚨Today's the Day! 🚨

Summer planning just got easier! Join us tonight for a panel discussion with parent and caregiver peer supporters from Interwoven Connections, Pleo - Family Peer Support, and Parents for Children's Mental Health as we explore creative ways to bring structure and routine to summer when camps are no longer an option.

📅 Today, June 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 - 8:00pm ET
🔗 There's still time to register! https://bit.ly/43b6cec

06/07/2025

📣 The Youth Action Committee (YAC) wants to hear from YOU! 📣

The Youth Action Comittee (YAC), a project of The New Mentality & Children's Mental Health Ontario, is launching a province-wide survey to understand youth engagement in Ontario’s Child and Youth Mental Health Sector. Your feedback will help develop a Youth Engagement Kit, created by youth for youth, and a youth-led policy paper to empower and support youth.

🔗 Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3ZcTCtN (Anonymous & takes just 20 minutes!)
📅Deadline: June 11, 2025

🎟 As a thank-you, you'll be entered into a raffle to win one of three $50 gift cards!

Learn more about the Youth Action Committee here: https://bit.ly/3FJVVxK

06/06/2025

Summer planning can feel overwhelming when old routines no longer fit. Join a panel of parent and caregiver peer supporters for a discussion on creative ways to bring structure and joy to the season. Your experiences matter—let’s find solutions together!

📅 June 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 - 8:00pm ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/43b6cec

06/05/2025

📣The Youth Action Committee (YAC)- a project of The New Mentality & Children's Mental Health Ontario wants to hear from YOU! Whether you’re a staff member or youth, your insights are key to understanding how to improve youth engagement. 📣

We're launching a province-wide survey to find out what youth engagement really looks like right now. This quick 20-minute survey will help us find out what’s working, what’s not, and how we can make youth engagement in within the Child and Youth Mental health Sector Ontario work. Your feedback will inform the development of a Youth Engagement Kit, for youth by youth, and a youth-led policy paper designed to empower and support youth.

As a token of our appreciation, you will be entered into a raffle for one of three $50 gift cards. To learn more about the New Mentality’s Youth Action Committee go to https://bit.ly/3FJVVxK

🔗Take the Survey Now: https://bit.ly/3ZcTCtN [Please note the survey is anonymous]

06/03/2025

Summer planning can feel overwhelming when old routines no longer fit. Join a panel of parent and caregiver peer supporters from Pleo - Family Peer Support, Interwoven Connections, and Parents for Children's Mental Health for a discussion on creative ways to bring structure and joy to the season. Your experiences matter—let’s find solutions together!

📅 June 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 - 8:00pm ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/43b6cec

05/31/2025

If your youth has aged out of summer camp but still needs structure, let’s talk! Parents & caregivers—come together with peer supporters from Interwoven Connections,Pleo - Family Peer Support, and Parents for Children's Mental Health to brainstorm ways to make summer feel fulfilling and routine-rich. Let’s support each other in finding solutions!

📅 June 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 - 8:00pm ET
🔗 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/43b6cec

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Toronto, ON
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