Learn how to identify when a child or youth may need mental health support.Continue readingChild and Youth Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms
Children and Youth
Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario has a mental health challenge. About 70% of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood or youth. That’s why early identification and intervention is so critical and can lead to improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life.
Mental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth
How to find mental health services and supports oriented toward young people with ties to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, and where they might be available.Continue readingMental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth
Understanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
Learn about loss and grief and how to help children and youth cope.Continue readingUnderstanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
Family and Caregiver Support
Learn about family associations and support services for families and caregivers of children and youth experiencing mental health issues.Continue readingFamily and Caregiver Support
Understanding Psychosis and Finding Help Early
Learn about psychosis and how to find help early for youth in Ontario.Continue readingUnderstanding Psychosis and Finding Help Early
Mental Health Resources in Schools
Learn about mental health in schools and how to find school supports for students in Ontario.Continue readingMental Health Resources in Schools
Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
What residential treatment means, what a referral involves, and where to find guidance to find the right setting for your child.Continue readingResidential Treatment for Children and Youth
Mental Health Services for Gender-Diverse and Sexual-Minority Youth
This guide provides a summary of the services and programs that support the mental health and well-being of gender-diverse and sexual-minority youth in Ontario. It aims to help youth, their friends, family, caregivers and service providers find their way around these services and systems.Continue readingMental Health Services for Gender-Diverse and Sexual-Minority Youth
Understanding Common Legal Issues in Child and Youth Mental Health
Understanding the legal rights of children, youth and their parents in mental health care, and where to obtain such information.Continue readingUnderstanding Common Legal Issues in Child and Youth Mental Health
Understanding and Finding Help for Eating Disorders
Learn about eating disorders and how to find help for children and youth in Ontario.Continue readingUnderstanding and Finding Help for Eating Disorders