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When people can get mental health services quickly and easily in their own communities, it makes a big difference in their health outcomes.
Integrated youth service programs are redefining what mental health care looks like in Canada for this demographic.
This funding will advance research, data and knowledge sharing within and across 12 provincial and territorial IYS networks and a pan-Canadian Indigenous network, to identify which supports work best for young people.
Integrated Youth Services (IYS) receives landmark funding to launch two new initiatives over the next few years.
Health Canada commissioned the Standards Council of Canada to coordinate the development of a series of guidelines and resources to promote better understanding, alignment, and integration among mental health and substance use health care providers throughout the country.
We are pleased to announce that six standards-based solutions are now available, developed by the Standards Council of Canada and the Government of Canada to improve the timeliness, quality, and reduce stigma in mental health and substance use services.
Saskatchewan's first Integrated Youth Services (IYS) site, or hub, opened its doors in Humboldt, providing support to young people ages 12 to 25 and their caregivers.
With thanks to the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation Partnership, Skyline, and RBC Future Launch, Integrated Youth Services (IYS) networks from across Canada had the opportunity to collaborate on a video series about how IYS is creating real change in youth mental health care by providing youth-friendly, low-barrier supports to young people when and where youth need them.
Choices for Youth (CFY), Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for two new Integrated Youth Services hubs in rural and remote parts of the province.
We have an opportunity to listen to our youth and work with them to create better mental health resources and wellness supports right in their communities.
Young Nova Scotians and their families will soon have easier access to mental health and addictions services and related supports in their communities.
The Province of BC announced ten new Foundry centre locations will be joining the Foundry network!
After five years of community engagement and developmental work, CFY and NL Health Services are thrilled to see investment in a provincial model of mental health and wrap-around supports for youth and young families in our province.
Integrated youth wellness hubs being established around the province aim to give young New Brunswickers and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support.
The Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks connects integrated youth service hubs across Canada to create a learning health system to improve health outcomes for youth.
Nova Scotia is investing $3.2 million to provide young Nova Scotians and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support.
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We are excited to share the release of the Pan-Canadian Guidance for Integrated Youth Services. This document is an initial roadmap for setting out a pan-Canadian vision of IYS.
With thanks to the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation Partnership, Skyline, and RBC Future Launch, Integrated Youth Services (IYS) networks from across Canada had the opportunity to collaborate on a video series about how IYS is creating real change in youth mental health care by providing youth-friendly, low-barrier supports to young people when and where youth need them.
The successes, challenges and collaborations of FIYSN, found in this report, represent an unprecedented group effort, with meaningful contributions from every FIYSN member and their team.
Join us in taking a look back at the 2023-2024 program through the lens of connections made and lessons learned, with a focus on the significance of the in-person gathering.
These evaluation results highlight the key lessons and recommendations from the first cohort of the Youth and Family Ambassador Program.
In the Youth & Family Engagement video series, you’ll learn about engagement approaches and techniques for implementation from three IYS organizations.
The Equity in Practice video series is three videos focused on equity, wellness and anti-racism.
Four young people in Alberta share their stories about being involved with Kickstand. This video highlights the importance of youth engagement in IYS and its lasting, positive impacts.
When FIYSN began, members collectively identified the need to create common IYS principles to guide the development and implementation of IYS in Canada. Having these principles would help achieve greater consistency and ground the collaborative work in shared understanding.
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Aire ouverte is a place for young people aged 12 to 25 (and their relatives) where a range of health and wellness services are offered under the same roof or at a local partner of the Integrated Youth Services network.
Services in Nova Scotia that are supportive, respectful, and culturally safe — all youth and families will feel welcome, safe, and supported.
Becket is committed to building programs, systems, and opportunities that are focused on providing individualized support for young people, celebrating who they are, and working together to unlock their potential to build a brighter future.
Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24.
Spanning across Saskatchewan, HOMEBASE is transforming youth service integration — uniting communities 'For Youth, By Youth', empowering a diverse mosaic of voices.
Huddle is a safe space for youth ages 12 to 29, offering free, trauma-informed and culturally safe health services in a youth-friendly atmosphere.
Kickstand is helping young people in Alberta to find support in the easiest way possible, by providing a variety of services and resources in a single location, as well as online.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an initiative that aims to bring the right services to youth (and their families) at the right time and in the right place.