2024 HIGHLIGHTS

This was a year of celebration for us at Maryvale as we recognized 95 years of youth mental health services here in the Windsor-Essex community. As 2024 comes to a close we reflect back fondly on the growth and connections we've made, along with the youth and families we've helped. From all of us at Maryvale - Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE OUR HOLIDAY HOURS:

Offices will be CLOSED

December 24th, 25th, and 26th

As well as December 31st, and January 1st.

Windsor’s favourite philanthropic super-group, The S’Aints are thrilled to join forces with St. Clair College and Caesars Windsor Cares to sleigh hunger with an ALL AGES fundraising concert on Friday, December 20 at 8pm.

All proceeds benefiting the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association and Chatham Outreach for Hunger.

~ Mingle for Maryvale 10th Anniversary Gala ~

This years "Mingle for Maryvale" marked a decade of impact!

For over 10 years our valued community partner, Stigma Enigma has been dedicated to generating awareness for mental health, combating the stigma of mental illness, and raising funds on our behalf, ensuring that more youth receive the mental health treatment they need.

The evening was a chance to gather and celebrate such an important milestone. One that was achieved through years of goodwill, dedication, and selfless philanthropy.

Thank you Stigma Enigma committee members past and present!

We also had the distinct pleasure of hosting former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer who shared his own mental health story. Erik was candid about his personal history and trauma, that often intertwined with a remarkable sporting career. His dealings with tragedy have lead him to a space of hope, and he now champions mental health advocacy across North America. Thank you Erik for sharing!

The evening was an incredible success that culminated in $50,000 being raised for youth programs and services at Maryvale. An achievement that could not have happened without our generous supporters and sponsors:

Thank you to all of our recent donors and sponsors for helping us provide

critical mental health programming and services.

Looking to donate? Your donation will help the quality of life for youth and families experiencing mental health distress in Windsor-Essex.

Tips for Raising Teens

Keep Communication Going - Because we’re often busy and distracted, we don’t always take the time to really focus on our kids when they’re trying to tell us something. Take advantage of the time you have together. Having dinner together as a family, using car time to talk, or chatting before bed are good ways to stay in daily touch with your teen. Prioritize quality time as well as quantity: Consider having breakfast out on the weekend as a special catch-up time to chat about the week. Or schedule monthly “family meetings” to discuss how things have been going and any conflicts that have arisen.

Need more parenting strategies? Use our call-in service below.

Parent Support Call-In Line



The Parent Support Call-In Line is a brief service that is available to parents/caregivers of youth ages 13-17. Parents/caregivers will be supported in managing family issues by one of our Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) trained staff over the phone in a single session. They will provide parenting strategies with a focus on developing positive relationships and improving communication.

To access this service please call:

(519) 419-1949

Tuesday to Thursday

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Last call taken at 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION

Congrats to all players, coaches, and staff who participated in the 36th Annual FREEDS Tip-Off Basketball Tournament presented by Stigma Enigma 🏀

8 teams from across SW Ontario competed over 2 days, highlighted by an evening banquet with guest speaker Dominic Johnson who shared his own personal mental health journey.

As a former Division 1 athlete for both football and basketball at the University of Buffalo, Dominic now uses his experience to help guide the next generation of individuals to navigate the mental and physical demands of sport and life through Spark Coaching.

Tournament results can be found HERE.

Youth Call-In Line

This service is available for youth ages 13-17 who may be in need of brief services but are not connected to a therapist. We offer single session phone/virtual services to youth in Windsor and Essex County. Please note that this is not a crisis service.

To access this service please call:

(519) 419-1397

Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Last call taken at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to the students at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School for the thoughtful donation!

Thank you to Desjardins Insurance Agent Tina Bezaire for the donation of goods for our Rotary Home Hopsital program. These items help youth and families in emergency situations have quick access to essential and comforting items.

Community Crisis Supports

There are a variety of other resources available to support youth noted below:

Indigenous Youth Crisis Line (24/7)

1-855-242-3310

Black Youth Helpline (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

1-416-285-9444 or 1-833-294-8650

LGBT Youth-Line (Sunday to Friday; 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

1-800-266-9688

Trans Lifeline (24/7)

1-877-330-6366

Kids Help Phone (24/7)

1-800-668-6868 

Crisis response protocol in Windsor/Essex. If a youth is experiencing a mental health crisis, they are not feeling safe, or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please seek crisis services as follows:

For youth up to 15 years of age, please go to

Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus

Emergency Department – 1995 Lens Avenue

For youth 16+ years of age, please go to

Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus

Emergency Department – 1030 Ouellette Avenue

In Leamington: For youth up to 18 years, please go to

Erie Shores Healthcare – 194 Talbot Street West

IMPORTANT DATES

Holiday Break - December 23rd to January 3rd

Classes Resume - January 6th

Exam Days - January 24th to 30th

PA Day - January 31st

QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS

Student Absent Line 

Please call (519) 258-0549 ext. 2890 to report an absence for your child. 

This is a direct line available 24/7.

Bus Companies

Switzer-Carty - (519) 326-2607

Pearson - (226) 674-3301

Sharp - (519) 736-0933

Stevenson - (519) 727-3478

Students' First - (519) 969-0184

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