Are you worried about your child or youth?
We can help.
Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (PCMH) is a program of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO). Our mission is to support, educate, and empower parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health challenges.
Our Caregiver Connection groups are here for you.
Located in communities across Ontario, our Caregiver Connection groups meet regularly and provide parents and caregivers a comfortable and confidential space to connect with others, feel heard, and get help navigating the child and youth mental health system.
Resources
We know how overwhelming it can be looking for mental health information online. That’s why PCMH curates evidence-based resources to help families and professionals find trustworthy, reliable information.
Webinars
PCMH offers expert-led webinars on a variety of mental health, parenting, and wellness topics for families. Webinars are available on demand for you to watch at your convenience.
Find Help Close to Home
We know how hard it is for families who are navigating the mental health system while supporting their children. If you are worried about your child, or are a young person looking for help yourself, our network of child and youth mental health centres has 4,000 professionals ready to help children, youth, and families with free counselling and treatment. We provide care in person, on the phone, and virtually. No problem is too big or small.
What’s New at PCMH
Check out our recent blog posts to stay up-to-date with important announcements, resources, and stories from our community.
PCMH Introduces a New Name and Refreshed Look!
New year, new us, same heart! We are thrilled to announce that PCMH has rebranded with a new name and refreshed look! Beginning in 2026, PCMH (formerly Parents for Children’s Mental Health) is now known as Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health.This subtle yet...
Keeping the Joy in the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a time of warmth and connection, but for many parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health challenges, it can also bring extra stress, unpredictable emotions, and overwhelming expectations. Routines shift, emotions run...
Living With FASD: A Poem by Holly
We are excited to welcome Holly to our blog, who generously shared her very first poem with us, telling us about her “in-body” living experience with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Holly’s mom, Lisa, is a volunteer with PCMH, providing peer support to...
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