Parents & Caregivers Resources
Kids Mental Health – Ontario Guidance for Parents
A resource to help parents and professionals learn more about and understand mental illness and what they can do to support themselves and their children. Information is provided through educational articles and guides
Growing Up Resilient - Ways to Build Resilience in Children and Youth | CAMH
A resource to help parents and caregivers understand ways to support resilience in their children and youth
Raising Resilient Children and Youth | CAMH
Understanding the factors that support the development of resilience in our children
SMHO-SMSO • Info Sheet • Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child (smho-smso.ca)
A resource to support parents and caregivers in how to spot mental health concerns in children and youth
SMHO-SMSO • With Care • Tip sheet for Parents and Caregivers (smho-smso.ca)
A resource to help parents and caregivers take the next step when concerned about their child or youth’s mental health
The Parents’ Guide to Teaching your Teen Online Safety
A review of the most popular Apps and how to support your child or youth to be safe while surfing
Home - Children’s Mental Health Ontario
The Family Care Centre is a resource hub for parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental illness
How Worried Should I Be About My Child’s Drug Use? - Partnership to End Addiction
A resource to help parents and caregivers respond when concerned about their child or youth’s substance use
A resource to support anyone struggling with anxiety
Resources | Rural Response for Healthy Children (rrhc.on.ca)
A resource to support parents and caregivers with child development and raising a healthy child
(615) Mental Health Learning Hub - YouTube
A resource hub for parents and caregivers including mental health and well-being videos such as mindfulness and meditation to help promote child and youth well-being
Youth Resources
A resource full of information to enhance understanding of mental health, mental illness and ways to reduce stigma
A resource that empowers youth to be in charge of their mental health and advocate for change
mindyourmind.ca | reach out, give help, get help
A resource for youth by youth that informs and empowers
Find a Resource - Students - School Mental Health Ontario (smho-smso.ca)
Activities and resources to support child and youth mental health
Vaping: What you and your friends need to know (smho-smso.ca)
Increasing awareness of the impact of, and risks associated with, vaping
Suicide Prevention:
Envisioning a Canada without suicide - Canadian Association For Suicide Prevention
Resource to support anyone at risk of suicide
Teens and Youth - The LifeLine Canada Foundation
Resource offers links to several websites that support mental health and well-being
Suicide Prevention Information for Teens | Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (sptsusa.org)
Supports for youth at risk of suicide
Youth and Suicide Fact Sheet - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Overview of youth suicide statistics, risk factors and ways to support someone in need
Community Partners Resources
Home - Children's Mental Health Ontario (cmho.org)
Resources for any professional curious or concerned about child and youth mental health
Supporting evidence based professional practice in child and youth mental health care
Welcome - Resilience Research Centre
Dr. Michael Ungar offers resources and professional learning opportunities on how to enhance child and youth resilience
Nine Things All Children Need to be Resilient
Dr. Michael Ungar outlines the 9 things all children require from their caregivers and their environment in order to develop resilience
Circle of Security International
A model of understanding the needs of our children and the role of parents, caregivers and professionals in meeting those needs
A resource bank for youth, parents, caregivers, educators and other professionals who work in or with the educational system to support child and youth mental health
Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Egale is Canada’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.
For all Families - pflag Canada
We help 2SLGBTQ+ people & loved ones connect with resources & find a supportive community. We are a family for all. In communities across the country, the Pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms respects and values all sexualities, genders and gender expressions.
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
24/7 resource for LGBTQ youth
Founded in 2017, Stratford-Perth Pride is a non-profit organization that provides 2SLGBTQIA+ programming, resources and education to make Stratford, St. Marys & Perth County a more welcoming, accepting and inclusive community.
Since our launch in 2022, the team of Huron County Pride has been working to promote its mission and vision within our community.
NPP aims to foster inclusivity, visibility, and acceptance through various events and community engagement activities.
Provincial Initiatives
OITP - Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway
The Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Lead Agency Consortium and the Knowledge Institute for Child and Youth Mental Health and is focused on enhancements to the continuum of intensive mental health services for children and youth with greater mental health needs.
Career Opportunities