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Katherine Stevens’ story
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 01:56 PM
Katherine Stevens, a Grade 11 student at Colonel By High School in Ottawa, has become engaged in improving health care for young people. “I would like to see better communications between everyone involved in my care,” she says.
After surgeries in 2016 and 2017 to treat hip dysplasia, along with frequent visits to the CHEO’s gastrointestinal clinic for other health issues, she was tired of retelling her story every time she needed care. She saw that better integration of care would improve her...
Thank you RBC!
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 06:58 AM
On 1Call1Click.ca’s 1st Birthday, we are so grateful for the commitment of our funding partner RBC and the meaningful words of Marjolaine Hudon, RBC Regional President, Ontario North & East:
“Many young people are struggling with their mental health. They need our help. That’s why our entire team at @RBC is committed to supporting youth mental well-being programs in our community. A huge thank you to the www.1Call1Click.ca team. We are so proud to be the funding partner of CHEO and the Kids Come...
Ready for the holidays
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 06:52 AM
When your child is struggling with mental health challenges, the holidays are not always easy. With so many expectations about what the holidays should be like or who we should be spending our time with, it can be very difficult to make it all work.
With the support of our network of child and youth mental health experts, we have rounded up some tips and ideas to help your family this holiday season.
1. Do what works for your familyThe holidays can be an especially challenging time of year for...
Meet Tania from Le Cap, one of our partners
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 06:48 AM
A message from our 1Call1Click.ca Steering Committee co-chair and partner, Tania
"I am proud that the 1Call1Click.ca team really listened to young people and their parents, in order to better understand their experiences in our health care system, and look to rethink our practices. It goes without saying that 1Call1Click.ca is a young program that is currently building its capacity. However, I am optimistic that 1Call1Click.ca will enable both individuals and organizations to better support...
Meet Steph, one of our youth advisors
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 06:32 AM
Meet Steph, one of our youth advisors
Steph grew up in the town of Newmarket, Ontario as the youngest of three siblings. Their father worked as a primary school teacher and mother as a volunteer and vibrant member of the community.
As a child, Steph enjoyed dance, musical theatre and played ringette for many years. In grade nine, a switch to a tiny school and difficult new friendships brought inner sadness to the forefront. Bullied, depressed and engaging in self-harm, Steph says that they...