In this survey, the Youth Services Bureau wants to hear from you about what works and what doesn’t in the mental health services system for youth in Ottawa. Your ideas will help shape planning for the future of mental health supports in our city. A report from this session will be shared with the service providers and government departments who design mental health services. Your responses will be anonymous and your name will not be mentioned anywhere.

If you need to talk to someone urgently about the safety of a youth in your care, you can call the Youth Services Bureau 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-260-2360.

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1. Do you want to complete the survey? (It’s totally up to you!)

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3. Are you 18 years old or older?

Please tell us what you think about the following statements:

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4. When I’ve been worried about the mental health of a child or youth under my care, we were able to get help. Which one feels most true to you?

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5. Are you aware of mental health resources available in your community?

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6. When accessing mental health services for the child or youth under your care, did the services feel like a good fit for your family?

If you would like, please tell us your thoughts briefly on these questions:

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7. What do you think is the biggest problem that young people face with mental health services in Ottawa?

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8. If you could write a message to mental health professionals, what would you say?

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9. If you had a magic wand, what would be the first thing you would fix about mental health supports for youth in Ottawa?

Thank you for your time and ideas!!

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