Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health

08/26/2026

Back to school is coming up quick! Check out these resources from the Child Mind Institute all centered around helping you and your kids navigate the transition into a new school year. Thanks UMIND for sharing!

Find articles and tips to help you navigate back-to-school with a child suffering from mental health or a learning disorder.

08/24/2026

We're excited to share that we'll be at the Waterloo Region Su***de Prevention Council's World Su***de Prevention Day sharing resources for children and youth mental health in Waterloo Region with our community.

Learn more about it at: www.wrspc.ca/wspd-2026

08/21/2026

🍎🎒 Back-to-school anxiety doesn't always look like anxiety.

As children prepare for a new school year, worries can show up in different ways, from irritability and sleep changes to withdrawing from others or having extra energy.

➡️ Swipe through the carousel for common signs of back-to-school anxiety and practical tips to help your child navigate the transition.

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Follow along and stay tuned for more Back-to-School tips from Front Door as we all prepare for a new school year!

08/07/2026

We had a wonderful time connecting with our community!! Thanks Langs for hosting these community picnics!

07/09/2026

It was a beautiful day for a picnic! ☀️💙 We had a wonderful time sharing resources mental health resources for children, youth and families and connecting with folks in our community at Langs Community Picnic!

Did you know you can download Front Door resources straight to your phone?

Visit www.frontdoormentalhealth.com/resources and find our resources like 50 coping skills, grounding techniques and more!

Thank you Langs, for hosting such a wonderful community event! 💛

06/29/2026

It was another great time at the KW Multicultural Festival this year! Our team was out connecting with the community, sharing children & youth mental health resources and how to connect with Front Door to Child & Youth Mental Health in Waterloo Region.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help! 💛💙💜

06/24/2026

It's the last week for exams! Here are some tips to keep calm and handle test anxiety in the moment!

06/12/2026

Are you a caregiver with lived experience navigating intensive child and youth mental health services in Ontario? Complex Transition Fund (CTF) Advisory Committee is looking for new members to help ensure decisions reflect the real-life challenges families face every day.

If you are interested, apply online at: https://ow.ly/ENJ850Zb48N

York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families

06/08/2026

It was another fantastic time at tri-Pride SUMMERFEST! 🏳️‍🌈 💙 We loved connecting with everyone, sharing mental health resources, and celebrating the power of together! 💛🩵💜🧡💚🩷🤎🖤

06/03/2026

Happy Pride! 🌈 Pride is a time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! At Front Door, we promote a safe space for everyone, to be themselves and to find children and youth mental health support in Waterloo Region. 💛🩵💜🧡💚🩷🤎🖤

Catch our Front Door team at tri-Pride SUMMERFEST this Saturday, June 6th and we can't wait to connect and celebrate with the community! 🏳️‍🌈

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