Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health

07/29/2026

📣If you live in London, Middlesex, Oxford or Elgin County - this is an event you don't want to miss! Thames Valley District School Board is hosting a Parent & Caregiver Symposium for families from Kindergarten to Grade 12! Transportation AND child care are being provided!! Check it out!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4fZykZk

06/24/2026

📢 Reminder: Our PCMH Program Evaluation Survey closes this Friday, June 26!

If you're a parent, caregiver, clinician, or service provider, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us understand what's working, identify gaps and barriers, and strengthen supports for families across Ontario.

📝 Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCMH-Evaluation

Parents and caregivers who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a $50 gift card.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (PCMH)! 💙

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Excited to share about a collaboration between Children's Mental Health Ontario's Family Partnerships program, Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (PCMH), and the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) that highlights trusted resources that support, educate, and empower resource care providers of children and youth with mental health challenges across the province.

Over twenty eLearning courses are available through the OACAS learning portal for member agencies and partners, covering a range of topics related to complex needs and including critical reflection questions. Participants receive a recognized achievement upon completion.

OACAS courses are intended for resource care providers, member agencies and partners. If you are a member of the public, you can explore webinars and trusted resources on our PCMH website www.family.cmho.org

06/16/2026

Webinar with more information THIS Thursday, June 18th! Click the link below to learn more!

📣 Partners for Planning (P4P) is excited to share that applications for the 2026-27 FASD Family & Caregiver Support Group Grants will be launching soon!

To help you prepare, we're offering a free Application Support Virtual Training Webinar on June 18th at 2pm EDT. Join us as we provide a detailed walkthrough of the application process and offer insights on completing it to improve the chances of your application being accepted.

Register today and stay tuned for the application launch date! https://conta.cc/4eMAXwU

Please note this webinar is available in English only. The French video will be available on the FASD website soon.

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06/02/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 3rd at 7:00pm EDT, as we talk about children's mental health! In this webcast, we'll explore how to identify signs of mental health challenges, discover valuable resources, and navigate available support to help strengthen your family's journey forward. Thank you to P4P Planning Network for having us as guests!

A live Q&A will follow the webcast with our panel of experts connected to Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health(PCMH), formerly known as Parents for Children’s Mental Health.
Register today: https://conta.cc/3IZzRRm

05/26/2026

Join us on June 3rd for an interesting conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health. Thank you P4P Planning Network for hosting us in this conversation!

Talking about children’s mental health is crucial for the child’s wellbeing and the wellbeing of their family. Join us on June 3rd at 7pm EDT for an open conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health that can break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed.

Register today: https://conta.cc/3IZzRRm

A panel of experts connected to Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (PCMH), formerly known as Parents for Children’s Mental Health, will offer practical strategies, resources, and insights to help you get the conversation started and navigate these challenges with confidence.

A live Q&A will follow the webcast - you don't want to miss it!

Children's Mental Health Ontario

Image Description: A colourful brain crafted from layers of paper cutouts, with each cutout representing a different brain area. Surrounding it are thought bubbles, creating imagery of an open conversation about mental health. The text reads, "Free P4P Webcast. Talking About Children's Mental Health. June 3 at 7pm."

05/06/2026

Connection strengthens mental health! Not only for our kids, but for us too! Connect and share ideas about how to support our kids in connecting with others at our Caregiver Connection groups.

Connection changes outcomes.

Young people who feel connected to home or school are up to 66% less likely to experience health-risk behaviours and have better mental health later in life.

Learn more at cmho.org/childrens-mental-health-week/