Listening is one of the simplest and most effective ways that you can provide your loved one with emotional support. Listening demonstrates to your loved one that you are interested […]
When life feels unsteady, the right support can make all the difference. YSSN’s Safe Spaces offer short-term support in a safe, home-like setting at no cost, giving people a place to regroup and begin rebuilding stability, safety, and hope.
This year on #GivingTuesday, YSSN is launching a campaign to raise $50,000 to support three new Safe Spaces for people facing significant life challenges — including those navigating unstable or unsafe living conditions.
Across York Region and South Simcoe, many individuals are struggling with both mental health challenges and environments that don’t support their wellbeing. Without a safe place to turn, people can become vulnerable to hospitalization, incarceration, or homelessness.
YSSN’s Safe Spaces provide a compassionate alternative: welcoming, supportive environments where people can stay briefly, connect with help, and take steps toward a safer and more stable future.
You can help build it — here's how.
Listening is one of the simplest and most effective ways that you can provide your loved one with emotional support. Listening demonstrates to your loved one that you are interested […]
Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is proud to announce a new partnership with Indigenous-led organization Anishnabeg Outreach (AO) to pilot AONest, a self-guided online resource designed to support mental health […]
Many mental health disorders respond very well to pharmacological interventions but for some people they may need additional help. Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy” is often used in conjunction […]
It could be that you and your loved one have waited months to get an appointment with a Psychiatrist. Maybe your loved one has realized that they need help and […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we interact and it is likely that you will be placed in a situation where mental health support services are provided virtually. This […]
Oftentimes when we think of mental health support, we think of psychiatric hospitals. Many individuals are unaware that the majority of mental health services are actually provided by community-based mental […]
By: Ryan Boyd, Up Hub summer student Misinformation can be a dangerous thing. When it comes to homelessness, there are many unfounded myths and stereotypes. These false narratives are particularly […]
By: Elaine Jackson My view of my mental health journey has been filtered through two lenses: my own feelings, thoughts and experiences on the one hand, and my health care […]
An overdose is when there is too much of a toxin (drug or alcohol) in the body that it impacts the way the brain sends signals to the rest of […]
By Tristan Coolman, President of Pflag York Region The first Pride celebration I attended was when I was 19-years-old back in June of 2007. As a young man living in […]
