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PRESS RELEASE -
FEBRUARY 2009
Leeds and Grenville, February, 2009 --- Six agencies, serving children, youth and their families in the South East Region of Ontario have partnered to create an information and education project to help de-stigmatize children’s mental health, thanks to The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Children’s Mental Health Services of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, Child and Youth Wellness Centre of Leeds and Grenville, Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, Pathways for Children and Youth, Parent Child and Youth Clinic, Quinte Health Care Inc. and Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc. were awarded a grant of $60,000 to develop and implement The South East Region Children’s Mental Health Education and De-Stigmatization Project.
“Our agencies felt there was a need to come together to help inform and educate communities, especially more remote or rural areas of the services available in the South East Region of Ontario to support children’s mental health”, states Sally Wills, Executive Director of Child and Youth Wellness Centre of Leeds and Grenville.
Through the funding, the project produced educational material directed at young people ages 12 to 19 years. The images and message for the campaign, “MY MENTAL HEALTH…. IS YOUR STATE OF MIND” was created by young people in the South East Region who have a voice and experience with children’s mental health.
Read the enitre press release here.
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Looking to find out more about mental health services for children, youth and families? Well, look no further….you’ve come to the right place. Here at Child & Youth Wellness Centre of Leeds & Grenville, we offer an array of expertise in a variety of programs and services designed to address a range of situations you may be facing. All of which is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
You may be wondering….who calls us?
Children, youth, caregivers and members of the community call us when they feel or experience some of these mental health matters…
You may be wondering….what is my first step? We would say, “Talk to Us.” We encourage you to call us at 1.800.809.2494 or come pop by and speak to one of our knowledgeable and friendly staff members – even if we can’t help, we can suggest someone who can help you.
That’s what we are here for.
Our website is a general overview of the many programs and services we offer. We welcome you to browse the information here. If you would like any additional information or have comments on our website, please contact us at reachus@cywc.net and we’ll be happy to respond. Thanks for stopping by.
Sincerely,
The CYWC Team
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From the Child and Youth Mental Health Information Network - www.CYMHIN.ca
Family Friendly Information about Child and Youth Mental Health
These downloadable handouts provide practical, evidence-informed information about child and youth mental health. They are specifically written for families, but health (and school) professionals will find them helpful as well.
Answers to Your Questions about Getting Help
What You Can Expect From a Mental Health Professional
Groups & Information Sessions
Triple P Parenting Groups:
Triple P stands for Positive Parenting Program. Triple P helps you understand the way your family works, and uses the things you already think, feel, say and do in new ways that nurture relationships, parenting skills and confidence as well as supporting your wellbeing.
For more information contact Esther Pigion 613 498 4844 ext 3066
Trauma Information Sessions:
The trauma information sessions are six sessions for parents and caregivers to better understand how trauma affects their children. The sessions also provide information about how to help your child through understanding their behaviour and strengthening your relationship.
For more information contact
Lorena Crosbie - 613 498 4844 ext 3021
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