Youthdale

This year's National AccessAbility Week theme is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada." It invites all of us, including governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals, to take action to advance a barrier-free country. Significant progress has been made to eliminate and prevent barriers, and by continuing to work together, we can build a truly accessible, inclusive and equitable Canada.

Our country is stronger when persons with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of society. Together, we can empower each other and make a meaningful impact.

We’re excited to announce our move to a beautiful new downtown Toronto location, allowing us to expand the highly successful Intensive Extended Day Program (IEDP) to serve twice as many students!

IEDP empowers young people (ages 16-19) with complex mental health needs through recovery-focused support in education, employment, life skills, and housing—helping them build brighter, more independent futures.

For more information on our day treatment service, please contact [email protected]

Eid al-Adha, a time for community and festivities for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. The holiday falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic year. The celebrations are marked by prayer, feasts, and sacrifice. Eid al-Adha is a time to recognize and honour profound acts of faith. Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends and family celebrating this week!

Today is International HR Day, with the 2026 theme being “Empowering people to lead change.” It’s a timely reminder of the essential role HR professionals play in shaping how organizations drive transformation and put people at the centre of progress. Thank you to Youthdale's HR for shaping a workplace environment where our team can succeed and feel valued!

Happy Nurses Week! Thank you for taking such good care of everyone around you. Your expert skill, compassion, and strength heal, comfort, & inspire, making a profound impact on clients and communities every day. This week is for you!

Connection changes outcomes.

Young people who feel connected to home or school are up to 66% less likely to experience health-risk behaviours and have better mental health later in life.

Learn more at cmho.org/childrens-mental-health-week/

Thank you again to all of our CYCs! What a joy to have the opportunity to acknowledge you this week and celebrate at our appreciation party. 🎉 Your hard work and support of young people at Youthdale does not go unnoticed and we are very proud to express our gratitude.

Children’s Mental Health Week is underway, with National Child & Youth Mental Health Day today, May 7th. This year, Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is recognizing how connection strengthens mental health. We invite everyone to "Come Together for Mental Health."

Connection Makes a Difference. It's foundational to mental health and directly shapes outcomes for young people. Investing in community-based care means investing in connection.

Learn more on CMHO's website: cmho.org/childrens-mental-health-week/

This first week of May is Child & Youth Care Week!

May 4th to 8th, we celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and compassion of Child and Youth Counsellors, who make such a lasting impact on countless young people and their caregivers.

Thank you for making a difference, providing hope, and your unwavering care!

Happy National Physicians’ Day to the amazing doctors at Youthdale Treatment Centres! Thank you for making such a positive impact on the clients, caregivers, staff, and community. We all appreciate your dedication, expertise, and care. Your work makes a difference every day and truly supports our vision of healthier futures for young people.