THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is making it easier and faster for youth to connect with mental health and substance use services by launching a new Youth Wellness Hub to serve Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.
“When I first got elected, I started engaging with all the agencies and community groups that are dealing with mental health and addictions in the city. It became very clear to me that we needed to have that round table discussion. “This is really going to fill that gap for youth between 12 and 25 that may have slipped through the system.
“Today is the formal announcement that we have been granted some funding . . . and we can move forward with creating and implementing a Youth Wellness Hub. “The real important piece of this is it's a point of connection and access that is safe, that is caring, that is open, that is welcoming and supports both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.
The organization ensures that diverse youth voices and unique needs of Indigenous youth are the main focus with design and planning.