Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub

Welcome to the Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub!

We are a safe, welcoming space for integrated youth services for young people all across Chatham-Kent aged 12 to 25 and their families looking for mental health and substance use support. The Youth Hub brings together existing community partners who are committed to working in a new collaborative and innovative way.

These services are integrated with a wide range of other youth services. The goal is to provide the right service in the right place at the right time.

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Get to know the Chatham-Kent Hub

Previously an ACCESS Open Minds Chatham-Kent site, the Hub is now part of the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) network, serving the amazing community of Chatham-Kent and the beautiful surrounding rural areas.

Chatham-Kent has a population of approximately 108,000 and it includes two First Nations communities. The hub brings together existing community partners who are committed to working in a new collaborative and innovative way, offering a “one-stop shop” for young people aged 12-25 and their families looking for mental health and substance use support.

Youth can seek support by contacting the hub via phone or email (info below) and booking an appointment. You can also drop in to the site to schedule a visit with one of our Care Navigators. During your first meeting, you will discuss a few things so youth can be connected to the right services, such as:

• What’s currently happening that led you to contact us?
• What supports do you currently have?
• What areas in your life are you looking for additional support in?
• What things are you working on right now?

The Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Team works with youth and support individuals to make sure needs are being met.

“Running all over and meeting all these different people – it can be overwhelming. So for sure, having everything in one space working with the same people, it’s definitely a huge help.” - Youth Ambassador

Families can seek support too

Families and caregivers can become very burdened and exhausted. Sometimes they are just running on empty. We offer support through our Family Navigator to provide a listening ear and validation through this difficult journey. They are able to provide general resources and education to families and caregivers that care for loved ones with mental health and substance use concerns.

Young people inspired and co-designed our space

Our physical space reflects the desires of youth and how they wanted to embrace their community. Our hub has a “street-scape” look and feel that reflects the duality of Chatham-Kent – a feeling that’s both urban and rural.