Making an Impact

Early research results show the potential of our pan-Canadian network to transform youth mental health care.

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Improving Youth Mental Health

A national network connecting youth, families/carers, researchers, service providers, and policy makers to improve youth mental health care across Canada

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Pan-Canadian Service Sites: 16 Locations and Growing

Our sites can be found in urban, rural, remote, First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada - from Nova Scotia to Alberta, all the way up to the Northwest Territories

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Building Capacity & Creating a Paradigm Shift

Investing in and training the next generation of youth mental health service providers

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Looking for a site? Our network spans from Nova Scotia to Alberta and up to the Northwest Territories

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Our Research

Leading patient oriented research in real-world youth mental health service contexts across Canada

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Resources & Guides

Check out our practical guides, reports, academic publications, and infographics designed for anyone and everyone interested in youth mental health.

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Youth Opinion: COVID-19 mental health...

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Impact of ACCESS Open Minds: Early Results...

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Canada-wide #youthmentalhealth network. Account ≠ monitored 24/7. Call 911 if in crisis.

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Wisdom2Action @Wisdom2Action·

6 Feb 1622703481176948759

Montréal, rejoignez-nous pour une journée complète de formation GRATUITE sur la violence basée sur le genre (VBG) envers les jeunes 2SLGBTQIA+ !

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7 Feb 1622983902733139971

Cette semaine ! Ne la manquez pas ⤵️ #santementalejeunesse

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#FridayVibes: Marquez vos calendriers 🗓️ jeudi le 9 février (16 à 17h30) pour une présentation qui aborde la question des idées suicidaires chez les jeunes qui connaissent un premier épisode psychotique.

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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO)@YWHOntario·

6 Feb 1622656369168883712

What do youth with substance use challenges want educators to know? @YWHOntario, @SMHO_SMSO, and @CAMHNews developed resources (Eng + Fre) that summarize the insights and recommendations from youth to support educators. Access here: https://youthhubs.ca/en/osduhs-youth-substance-use-resources-for-educators

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Bell Let's Talk@Bell_LetsTalk·

25 Jan 1618285219722952709

In #Alberta, @TheAlexCHC is an @ACCESS_OM youth hub making a difference for young people age 12-25. Check out this video to learn more:

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Bell Let's Talk@Bell_LetsTalk·

25 Jan 1618282676179599362

ACCESS Open Minds (@ACCESS_OM) is a pan-Canadian research network connecting community stakeholders to improve integrated youth mental health care. #BellLetsTalk

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