What’s in this podcast:

Michelle Jobin speaks with Vicki Cochrane, Family Partnership Program Manager at Children’s Mental Health Ontario, about the critical importance of addressing children’s mental health and the pivotal role parents play in this conversation. Vicki shares her personal journey as a caregiver, having raised two boys with mental health exceptions who required constant advocacy and support.

Join us for a candid discussion that explores the barriers families encounter when seeking help, including stigma and fear of judgment, and how a supportive, non-judgmental environment can make all the difference. Vicki also advocates for immediate peer support referrals and emphasizes the need for meaningful engagement with families in the mental health sector.

To learn more about Parents for Children’s Mental Health and their services visit family.cmho.org