The first week of May (May 1 – 7) is a time for communities, families and friends to come together to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and New Path Youth and Family Services are encouraging residents in Simcoe County to take some time this week to raise awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health and to recognize that many children and their families are struggling.
“With the warmer weather approaching, we are encouraging everyone to show their support of child and youth mental health by wearing the colour green and taking part in an outdoor physical activity to support mental wellness,” says Jim Harris, New Path CEO. “We also want all children, youth and families to know that free, accessible and inclusive child and youth mental health services are available when and where you need them in your community – in-person, online and by phone.”
New Path is encouraging everyone to participate in showing their support by:
• wearing the colour green (shining green)
• taking part in an outdoor physical activity to support mental wellness
• sharing how you are shining green on social media using the hashtags #CMHW2023 #shinegreen #kidscantwait
• tagging New Path on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
The colour green is used to celebrate child and youth mental health as it represents hope, growth, and transformation. Learn more: www.newpath.ca/cmhw2023
About New Path Youth & Family Services of Simcoe County
New Path Youth & Family Services of Simcoe County (New Path) is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable organization with office locations across Simcoe County, including Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Collingwood, and Orillia. New Path is also the Lead Agency for children’s mental health in Simcoe County with the goal of enhancing the experience and outcomes of children, youth and their families seeking assistance with mental health and wellness.
New Path offers mental health services for children, youth and their families in-person, by-phone or online. 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 Counselling Clinic: www.newpath.ca/book-now/ or for those without internet access, by calling New Path at 705-725-7656.
To learn more about New Path, to donate, or get involved please visit www.newpath.ca