This website, as part of the Thriving Minds mission, brings together trusted information on the existing mental health programs and services at each organization available to youth, parents, and caregivers, and hosts educational resources for these groups. Referral information for health-care providers and other resources is also available on the Thriving Minds Information Hub.

Thriving Minds is a partnership between The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), CAMH, and The Gary Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) dedicated to transforming child and youth mental health care. Our mission is to provide seamless, integrated, and patient-centered care across our three organizations.

Children and youth in the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Region seeking mental health programs and services, as well as educational resources. Please note that age and geographic location eligibility varies by program, and you can find this information on each program page.

Parents, caregivers, and families seeking clear, trustworthy information on available programs and services for a child or youth in their care at SickKids, CAMH, and GH-CCMH, how to access them, and additional resources to support themselves and the young people in their lives.

Health-care providers and other professionals such as family doctors, nurse practitioners, school staff, social workers, and community workers seeking evidence-based mental health programs and services for young people, and parents and caregivers supporting young people struggling with their mental health.

Community organizations that support youth and families and want to stay informed about local programs and services, and resources to share with their clients.

If you require further support and clarity, please reach out to Thriving.Minds@camh.ca.

Each program listed on this Information Hub includes “Learn more” links that provide additional information about the program and contact details for program staff. Some programs offer self-referral options, while others require a referral from a primary health-care provider. Explore the programs and services on the Get Support page.

If you’re unsure of which program or service is the right fit, you can:

Review the eligibility details: Program descriptions include age ranges, referral requirements, program details, and clearly outline who may not be eligible.

Speak to your primary care provider: Your family doctor or primary care provider can help evaluate your needs and provide guidance on what program might be most appropriate for you.

Connect directly with a program: Through the “Learn more” links, you can find the contact information for program staff for further support.

A prior or formal diagnosis is not always required to access programs and services. Eligibility criteria can vary by program, so we recommend reviewing the details for each program to understand any specific requirements.

Referral submission: Once your referral is submitted, it enters our system for review.

Internal review: Program staff assess the referral to determine if it meets the eligibility criteria for our programs and services.

Contact and next steps: You will be contacted with information about the next steps:

1. If the referral is appropriate, an appointment will be scheduled.
2. If the referral is not suitable for our services, we will let you know. When possible, we will provide information about other programs or resources that could help, but this may not always be available.

Wait times can vary depending on the program or service you’re accessing.

If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide or are worried about someone else and require immediate support, please call or text 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline. By contacting 9-8-8 you will be connected with a responder in your community who will listen without judgement, provide support and guide you to helpful resources.

We recommend checking back regularly for updates. The Information Hub provides the most current information on programs, services, and resources. If you’re looking for something specific, please contact us at Thriving.Minds@camh.ca.

Yes. We value your privacy and do not collect your personal information. Personal details are only collected if you choose to fill out a referral form or contact a service directly. Those details are kept confidential by the service.

Please note that a quick exit button labelled “HIDE” is located at the right side of each page, allowing for fast redirection to your browser.

For more information about our privacy policy, please refer to our Terms of Use.

We are committed to making the Information Hub accessible to everyone. We continually gather feedback to improve accessibility. If you encounter a barrier, please let us know by contacting: Thriving.Minds@camh.ca.

Please contact Thriving.Minds@camh.ca for further support.