Please note that CDI’s offices are closed this July 1 for the Canada Day holiday. We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend with friends and family as we honour the heritage of this land and celebrate the cultural diversity of our communities.

Let your voices be heard! Health Canada and PHAC is seeking feedback to inform the development of the Youth Mental Health Fund. Join us in advocating for funding that supports equitable access to services, capacity building, and evidence-informed approaches. #YouthMentalHealth

Did you know? There is no waitlist to join CDI’s free Here to Help program – a group intervention program for mothers with children ages 4-18 who have experienced family violence. For more information, please reach out to [email protected]

Our Stop Now And Plan camp – Camp Wimodausis – provides a fun and educational experience for children whose social and behavioural problems would otherwise prevent them from attending camp. Donate today to create a life-changing experience for our campers! childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/…

Registration is OPEN for our Transitional & Housing Support Program. THSP provides connections to housing, employment, education, financial and legal support to female-identifying adults/moms who have experienced abuse. Reach out for more information: [email protected]

A huge thank you to the amazing staff volunteers at RBC! Your hard work has given children and youth at Camp Wimodausis a beautiful space to play, learn and grow. At CDI, we believe in the power of community - thank you to RBC for your ongoing support!

Did you know? CDI operates four Early Learning Centres in diverse communities across Toronto that provide positive and inclusive learning experiences for children from infancy to age 4. Learn more about our Early Learning Centres and waitlists: childdevelop.ca/early-years-ch…

For children and youth living in shelters, starting a new school can be challenging. That’s why CDI’s School Liaison Program works with children, mothers, shelters, and school staff to ensure a smooth transition. Learn more about our SLP program: childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

You can help send a child to Towhee! Camp Towhee is a therapeutic-based program that helps children and youth with learning disabilities and mental health issues learn skills, make friends and find success in a fun summer camp environment. Donate today: childdevelop.ca/towhee/support…

Today is water play and picnic day at our Early Learning Centres! CDI's Early Childhood Educators are hard at work leading engaging activities that promote positive self-regulation while building life-long skills and well-being. Learn more: childdevelop.ca/early-years-ch…

This #InternationalFriendshipDay, we are celebrating the friendships blossoming at Camp Wimodausis and Camp Towhee this summer! Our camps help children and youth with #LDMH find success in educational and therapeutic camp environments. Support our camps: childdevelop.ca/impact/donate/…

Thank you to the Swedish Parliament’s Committee on Education for joining us to discuss CDI’s evidence-based SNAP programs. We look forward to exploring more opportunities to strengthen the landscape of children’s mental health services across Canada, and around the world.

We are excited to welcome Wendy Miller as the new Chair of CDI’s Board of Directors! As mental health needs surge across our communities, Wendy’s leadership alongside CDI’s Board of Directors will be instrumental in helping expand our reach and drive strong client outcomes.

Introducing CDI’s 2023-24 Annual Report: Thriving Together! Thank you to our community for standing with us as we served nearly 10,000 clients over the past year. Explore our innovative programs, service data, and testimonials from CDI clients: childdevelop.ca/news-release/t…

As we embark on serving an estimated 50,000 children and youth over the next five years, the leadership of our Board of Directors in collaboration with the CDI Team will be critical in driving our mission forward. Explore our 2024-29 Strategic Plan: childdevelop.ca/news-release/i…

Thank you to CDI’s partners, donors and community supporters who joined us last week to celebrate the launch of our new 5-year strategic plan. As our communities’ need for mental health services grows, we are grateful for the ongoing support of those who make our work possible.

We are one week away from CDI’s #LDMH Fall Interactive Workshop series! Join us virtually this September to November to explore strategies to support the healthy development of children and youth with learning disabilities. Learn more about our workshops: childdevelop.ca/wp-content/upl…

Through CDI’s SNAP programs, children and their caregivers learn how to address the underlying emotions that trigger anger, leading to healthier emotional responses and stronger relationships. Explore our blog, Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion: childdevelop.ca/understanding-…

Thank you Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, for your ongoing support. Collaboration from our partners at all levels of government will be critical as CDI strives to address the growing demand for children’s mental health services across Ontario.