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Odd Fellows back youth mental health work in Collingwood

A local group has donated in support of child and youth mental health services in Collingwood
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The Odd Fellows present a cheque to New Path Youth and Family Services to support youth and child mental health services in Collingwood. Contributed photo

NEWS RELEASE
NEW PATH YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
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New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path) has once again received support for its Collingwood child and youth mental health services from the Collingwood Lodge 54 Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF).

“The Independent Order of Oddfellows strongly supports programs and activities that equip our community’s young people for a successful future,” says Bradley Green, IOOF Member. “The youth services provided to our community by New Path Youth and Family Services help our community’s youth build a strong foundation for the future.”

New Path offers a range of child and youth mental health services across Simcoe County in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia.

Group therapy is available for children, youth and their families across the County. In order to access services, families can call 705-725-7656 or visit one of 6 walk-in clinic locations to get help right away and to access additional services. Schedules of the clinics are available on www.newpath.ca/services/walk-in-clinics

“Community support, like the ongoing support from the IOOF, for our child and youth mental health initiatives fills the gaps in funding for life-changing mental health services for children, youth and their families,” says Lisa Cluett, Manager of Clinical Services. “Gifts like this further ensure that children, youth and their families can continue to access timely and responsive mental health services in the Collingwood community.”

About The Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Collingwood Lodge 54 Independent Order of Odd Fellows has operated in Collingwood for over 150 years. The mandate of the order is to visit the sick, bury the dead, relieve the distressed, educate the orphan and be fraternal to our fellow man. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 705-445-6471.

About New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County

New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization. We are an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of innovative and timely services for children, youth and their families. We are the Lead Agency in Simcoe with the goal of enhancing the experience and outcomes of children, youth and their families seeking assistance with mental health and wellness.

To learn more about New Path Youth and Family Services, to donate, or get involved please visit www.newpath.ca, follow us on social media Facebook: New Path Youth & Family Services Twitter: @NewPathYFS or sign up for our quarterly TrailSigns Newsletter

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