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Fostering integrated care for young people in Canada

Integrated youth services (IYS) offer a wholistic approach to make sure young people get the right care and services for their overall health and well-being.

New IYS Guidance document available

A roadmap for new and existing IYS organizations for designing, planning and expanding IYS.

What are Integrated Youth Services?

We make health and wellness services better for young people by working closely with them and their families.

How are we building a community of care?

IYS is growing in Canada. Join us as we share our knowledge and experiences.

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Now more than ever, we need to support young people

  • 12 to 24 years

    The age group with the highest rates of mental health and/or substance use challenges in Canada.

  • 1 in 4

    Canadian youth are affected by mental health or substance use challenges.

  • 70%

    Of mental health concerns in Canada begin in childhood or teen years.

  • Less than 25%

    Of youth are currently receiving the mental health services they need.

Connect with services in your area

Across Canada, we’re helping youth receive the appropriate care and services for their mental health and wellness.

Youth and family are at the heart of our approach

Youth and families are experts in their own lives. IYS places them at the centre of our planning and decision making, ensuring their voices lead the way.

Spotlight

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IYS LHS Summit Reflections
IYS LHS Summit Reflections

The IYS LHS Summit fostered a space where diverse perspectives and expertise could come together to set the stage for collaboration on the development of a multi-IYS LHS. Hear about the event from four individuals who attended the event from across Canada!

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Government of Canada and Partners Pave Way for Standardized Mental Health and Substance Use Care
Government of Canada and Partners Pave Way for Standardized Mental Health and Substance Use Care

Health Canada commissioned the Standards Council of Canada to coordinate the development of a series of guidelines and resources to promote better understanding, alignment, and integration among mental health and substance use health care providers throughout the country.

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Advancing quality of care for mental health and substance use health
Advancing quality of care for mental health and substance use health

We are pleased to announce that six standards-based solutions are now available, developed by the Standards Council of Canada and the Government of Canada to improve the timeliness, quality, and reduce stigma in mental health and substance use services.

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Integrated Youth Services Site Opens in Humboldt
Integrated Youth Services Site Opens in Humboldt

Saskatchewan's first Integrated Youth Services (IYS) site, or hub, opened its doors in Humboldt, providing support to young people ages 12 to 25 and their caregivers.

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Integrated Youth Services Video Series
Integrated Youth Services Video Series

With thanks to the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation Partnership, Skyline, and RBC Future Launch, Integrated Youth Services (IYS) networks from across Canada had the opportunity to collaborate on a video series about how IYS is creating real change in youth mental health care by providing youth-friendly, low-barrier supports to young people when and where youth need them.

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Request for Proposals Launched for Two New Provincial Integrated Youth Services Hubs
Request for Proposals Launched for Two New Provincial Integrated Youth Services Hubs

Choices for Youth (CFY), Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for two new Integrated Youth Services hubs in rural and remote parts of the province.

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