Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

02/18/2026

Do you know the signs of depression in children? Monitoring your child's emotions and behaviours can help you detect early signs and work towards a path to mental wellness.

If your child is having thoughts of harming themselves or others, you need to call 911, or go to your nearest distress centre immediately.

02/17/2026

Lunar New Year is a time for family and tradition, but it can also bring new challenges. If you or your family are feeling overwhelmed, we're here to support you. You can visit our Wednesday Talk-In Clinics from 2 - 6 PM at 📍 Vanier Children's Mental Wellness, 871 Trafalgar Street, London, Ontario. Let's navigate this season together!

02/14/2026

Be your own valentine and write yourself a self-love letter in an act of compassion and care this Valentine's Day.

02/13/2026

On Family Day, February 16, 2026, our office will be closed.
Remember, you're never alone, our crisis support services are always here for you: ☎️ 519-433-0334.

02/12/2026

We're hiring across multiple sectors! Mental health professionals, IT, Facilities, etc. Find your next career with us at vanier.com/careers.

02/11/2026

📲 519-433-0334 Call our Tandem intake line and start your children's mental health journey today.

02/10/2026

"Access to mental health support that recognizes joy as a healing force is essential. A system that only acknowledges struggle risks perpetuating the very trauma it seeks to address." - Joy as Resistance: A Black Leader’s Vision for Child and Youth Mental Health in Ontario, CMHO

Black individuals are more likely to face challenges accessing mental health care, like:
• Lack of culturally informed care
• Representation in the workforce
• Higher wait times and distress levels
• Limited access to culturally competent providers.

We believe in a mental health system that dismantles barriers and works towards equity, and at Vanier, we are implementing equity-driven policies to provide better mental health care.

We highly recommend reading the full interview with Tatum Wilson on Children's Mental Health Ontario's blog: https://cmho.org/joy-as-resistance-a-black-leaders-vision-for-child-and-youth-mental-health-in-ontario/

02/09/2026

Did you know we have Talk-In Clinics?

A Talk-In Clinic is walk-in counselling for children, youth, and their families from 0-18 years of age. Every Wednesday from 2-6 PM (please arrive by 4:30 PM) at Vanier Children's Mental Wellness, 871 Trafalgar Street, London, Ontario.

A Talk-In is a 1-1.5 hour therapy session with a Child and Family Therapist who will help you to explore the issue that you want to discuss, strategies that might be helpful in managing it, and identify next steps that might be helpful.

We are here to listen and help you take the next steps together!

02/06/2026

Are you a student athlete? Here are some responses for navigating unsafe conversations commonly heard at the gym.

If you or someone you love needs to talk, reach out to TANDEM at 519-433-0433

Reel by NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre

02/06/2026

Are you hosting a big event centered around food this weekend? Learn how to navigate your event safely, become a supportive host, and how to safely participate in a more welcoming space.

If you or someone you love needs to talk, reach out to TANDEM at 519-433-0433

Graphic by NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre

02/05/2026

Are you experiencing struggles supporting your child or youth with mental Health? Looking for someone to talk to?

Join us every other week for Connect & Chat, where you can share your story and lean on other caregivers in a supportive group environment.

02/05/2026