Partnership with John Howard Society Belleville

Our TAY Connector, Alix Shilton will be the primary contact in our partnership with the John Howard Society Belleville (JHSB). She is at JHSB Youth Wellness Hub one afternoon per week, 2:30 to 4:30pm. Alix will facilitate the connection process between JHSB clients and Youthab services, and coordinate an internal referral to our mental health programs. These include: -Secondary School Counselling -Mental...

*NEW* The Youth Substance Use Support and Treatment Services

We are very pleased to introduce our joint program with Addictions and Mental Health Services Hastings Prince Edward (AMHS-HPE), Youth Substance Use Support and Treatment Service (YSUSTS) program for youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing substance use issues. Our Youth Substance Use team consist of Avery Mackintosh, an Addictions Counsellor from AMHS-HPE and Brittany Jones, Mental Health Addictions...

Youthab presents: Quick Connections - Virtual Single Session Counselling

Youthab is now offering virtual single-session counselling for youth aged 16 - 24.  Receive same day mental health support offered via phone or video call on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are two time slots available: 4:00 - 5:00 PM and 5:00 - 6:00 PM.  Sessions can be booked up to 24 hours in advance by contacting Emily at: Emilyb@youthab.ca or 613-969-0830 x 210. Please note that sessions...

Youthab helping youth and young adults manage pandemic stress

This article was written by NICOLE KLEINSTEUBER for INQUINTE and published on JANUARY 17, 2021. Find the original article HERE. The mental health challenges affecting young people have evolved as the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on, a local expert says, and so have the ways they are dealing with them. Kylee Wishart is a psychotherapist with Youth  Habilitation Quinte in Belleville. ...

#HeretohelpON

We know it can be hard, but there's no shame in asking for help for yourself or for others. It’s also now more important than ever. Vulnerable families who struggle with chronic issues may be facing new challenges and additional stressors during this time. And across Ontario, child welfare agencies are seeing a drop in the number of referral calls – even though we know COVID-19 can lead...

Telus Mobility for Good™

Have you heard? TELUS is working with Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada to support young people in their transition out of care by providing free cell phones that come with a $0 plan, including 3 GB of data for two years! WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Young people who are, or would have been eligible for Continued Care and Support for Youth (CCSY) at any Ontario Children’s Aid Society, AND who are:...