Youth in Northumberland County can now access free virtual mental health and peer support services.
Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO) Northumberland has officially launched its online platform, offering low-barrier support to individuals aged 12 to 25.
“We’ve seen a number of referrals come through from youth themselves, family members seeking support for their loved ones, and community agencies requesting support for their clients,” said Alexis Forde, YWHO Northumberland Care Coordinator and Hub Manager.
“I recently spoke with a parent in the community who expressed relief after learning about our available counselling services. After her daughter shared that she was struggling with her mental health, neither knew where to get started. With the launch of virtual services, YWHO Northumberland can now be a recognizable spot for youth and families to access services and start getting the support they need.”
Youth can access the virtual services through an online referral form at www.ywhnorthumberland.ca. A guide is available to walk them through the intake process.
“YWHO Northumberland is the first Youth Wellness Hub in Ontario to launch virtual services before opening our physical hub location, demonstrating our team’s dedication to supporting youth in the county,” said Sam Rockbrune, Executive Director of Rebound Child & Youth Services.
“While we eagerly await the completion of renovations at our building in Port Hope, our team continues to innovate and find new ways to engage and support youth. We will be rolling out additional new opportunities for youth to engage with us in the coming months. Stay tuned for our announcement about the opening of our beautiful new space this summer!”
The physical hub at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is set to open later this summer.
Visit ywhnorthumberland.ca to access services or learn more.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)