FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2022.
ONLINE BOOKING TOOL ALLOWS GREATER ACCESS TO FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Simcoe County – New Path Youth & Family Services (New Path) has launched a new online booking tool to allow children, youth and their families across Simcoe County to easily book free, professional, single-session counselling services, in-person, by phone or online. Appointments through the Quick Access Child and Youth Mental Health Clinic can be made up to two weeks ahead of time and also on the same day.
“In just a few clicks, children, youth and their families can quickly and easily access counselling services when and where they need them,” says Kyle Murray, Manager of Clinical Services at New Path. “The pandemic has substantially increased calls to our intake department, and we’ve had longer than usual response times. This is not what we want or what our community needs. This tool allows for appointments to be booked quickly and easily, often on the same day.”
Appointments for the Quick Access Child and Youth Mental Health Clinic are available Monday to Thursday from 9 am – 7 pm, with a last booking time of 5:30 pm. To book an appointment, visit: www.newpath.ca/book-now/
About New Path Youth & Family Services
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 in-person, call-in, and virtual mental health services for children, youth and their families across Simcoe County. A range of free mental health services are offered by professional counsellors. To book an appointment, visit the Quick Access Child and Youth Mental Health Clinic webpage: www.newpath.ca/book-now/. If you don’t have online access, you can call New Path 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 TrailSigns Newsletter.
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Media Contact
Dominika Zapolnik, Communications Manager
New Path Youth and Family Services
Phone: 705-627-3067
Email: dzapolnik@newpath.ca
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