To help raise awareness of World Mental Health Day taking place on October 10th and to support child and youth mental health in Simcoe County, the Grant Thornton Foundation has donated $4,000 to New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path) a child and youth mental health agency that provides free and professional counselling services to children, youth and their families.
“This support from the Grant Thornton Foundation will make a huge impact in the lives of children, youth and their families across Simcoe County. We have many things that aren’t covered by our provincial funding and we always want to make sure that all children, youth and their families in our community have equitable access to the mental health services they need,” says Elizabeth McKeeman, CEO of New Path Youth and Family Services. “It is especially crucial now as we deal with the after effects of over two years of COVID and the huge increase in those seeking support for their mental wellness.”
World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizes support of mental health. New Path is a local mental health agency with many office locations across Simcoe County, in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Collingwood and Orillia, as well as a satellite location in Midland, that provides professional, accredited and free mental health counselling to children and youth up to age 18 and their families. Appointments can be made online through the Quick Access Child and Youth Mental Health Clinic by visiting: www.newpath.ca/book-now/ Those who don’t have online access can call New Path at 705-725-7656 to book an appointment.
“Grant Thornton believes in working together to create a meaningful and sustainable impact on the communities in which we live and work,” says Wade Taylor, Managing Partner for Southern Ontario, Grant Thornton LLP. “We’re proud to support the important work New Path does to provide equitable access to mental health services to children and families across Simcoe County.”
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About Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian Member of Grant Thornton International Ltd., whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 130 countries worldwide. A listing of Grant Thornton offices and contact information can be found at: www.GrantThronton.ca
About New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County
New Path Youth & Family Services of Simcoe County is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization. We are an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of innovative and timely services for children, youth and their families. We are the Lead Agency for children’s mental health in Simcoe with the goal of enhancing the experience and outcomes of children, youth and their families seeking assistance with mental health and wellness.
New Path is currently offering call-in, in-person and virtual mental health services for children, youth and their families in Simcoe County. A range of free mental health services are offered by professional counsellors. Families can access a range of free counselling and therapy services by booking an appointment through the Quick Access Child and Youth Mental Health Clinic: www.newpath.ca/book-now/ or for those without internet access, by calling New Path Youth & Family Services at 705-725-7656.
To learn more about New Path Youth and Family Services, to donate, or get involved please visit www.newpath.ca, follow us on social media Facebook: New Path Youth & Family Services Twitter: @NewPathYFS or sign up for our quarterly TrailSigns Newsletter