Consultation on the Youth Mental Health Fund

From: Health Canada

The Government of Canada is working to implement a new fund to make it easier for youth in Canada to get the mental health care they need. The fund aims to break down barriers that stop them from asking for help or receiving care. We are consulting with people 16 years of age and older to gather perspectives on priority areas to improve youth mental health. Your feedback will help guide the focus of the new Youth Mental Health Fund, including decisions on the types of activities that could be funded.

Join in: How to participate

Share your ideas online.
Use the online questionnaire.
All responses are anonymous.

Who is the focus of this consultation

This online consultation is open to:

• Youth 16 years of age and older and families
• Health professionals and other mental health service providers
• Indigenous partners
• Non-profit organizations supporting youth mental health
• Community organizations supporting the mental health needs of equity-deserving groups
• Academics and researchers
• Members of the public with an interest in youth mental health

Key consultation topics

The Youth Mental Health Fund will:

• help community health organizations provide more care for young people in Canada
• better equip these organizations to refer youth to other mental health services within their networks
• give future generations the access they need for mental health supports, ensuring a healthy start to adulthood to help them reach their full potential

We are seeking your input on the types of activities that could be funded through the Youth Mental Health Fund, such as:

• building capacity and accessibility in youth mental health services across Canada
• supporting the creation of more access points for services and supports, particularly for underserved populations, including:
  • Newcomers
  • Racialized youth
  • Indigenous youth
  • 2SLGBTQI+ youth
  • Rural and remote youth
• helping youth and their families navigate and seek care
• supporting human resource training for mental health, including:
  • Peer support
  • Allied health workers who deliver youth-tailored psychotherapy services
• increasing youth suicide prevention supports and services
• building evidence and conducting knowledge mobilization

Related information

• Get Help Here: Mental health support

Contact us

Youth Mental Health Fund
Strategic Policy Branch
Mail Stop 1904
4th Floor Jeanne Mance Building
200 Eglantine Driveway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9

Contact us by email:  YMHF-FSMJ@hc-sc.gc.ca