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Meet Natasha, one of our youth advisors

Meet Natasha, one of our youth advisors

Natasha Baechler was born in Ottawa and spent most of her childhood in the small town of Russell. A dancer since the age of three, Natasha enjoyed playing piano and starring in elementary school productions of musicals, such as Peter Pan and the Wizard of Oz.  

The first two years of high school found Natasha playing soccer and teaching dance lessons to others. Unfortunately, all that felt normal began to fade during the summer following grade ten....

Meet Steph, one of our youth advisors

Meet Steph, one of our youth advisors

 

Steph grew up in the town of Newmarket, Ontario as the youngest of three siblings. Their father worked as a primary school teacher and mother as a volunteer and vibrant member of the community. 

As a child, Steph enjoyed dance, musical theatre and played ringette for many years. In grade nine, a switch to a tiny school and difficult new friendships brought inner sadness to the forefront. Bullied, depressed and engaging in self-harm, Steph says that...

Mental Health and Addiction Care: Book Your Own Appointment

Media Release Mental Health and Addiction Care: Book Your Own Appointment

March 14, 2022 — OTTAWA — A new tool from 1Call1Click.ca now gives children, youth and their families the ability to schedule their own appointment to speak with an intake worker about their mental health needs and best options for care. By taking the initiative to schedule this themselves, they can do so at their own discretion and convenience.

“I'm so happy to be a part of something so important,” say Stephanie Dinsdale,...

CIHR Grant Announcement

Ready for the holidays

When your child is struggling with mental health challenges, the holidays are not always easy. With so many expectations about what the holidays should be like or who we should be spending our time with, it can be very difficult to make it all work.

With the support of our network of child and youth mental health experts, we have rounded up some tips and ideas to help your family this holiday season.

1. Do what works for your family

The holidays can be an especially challenging time of year for many...