Mental Health Hub
Your guide to support, stories, and hope.
Navigating child and youth mental health can bring up a lot of questions. You’re not alone. This space is designed to be your trusted resource—a place to find answers, feel connected, and discover hope.
Here, you’ll find:
News: Stay updated on what’s happening at Lynwood Charlton Centre, from new programs to community events that matter to you.
Resources: Find practical guides and immediate support, like our directory of crisis services and community resources in Hamilton.
Topics: Explore evidence-based information to better understand mental health, break down stigma, and learn about the challenges we specialize in.
Stories: Read real experiences from youth, families, and our team. Because sometimes, the most powerful hope comes from knowing someone else has been there too.
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To connect directly with a counsellor through online video / or voice, go to: onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255.
One Stop Talk is a FREE virtual “walk-in” counselling program where children, youth and their families can talk to a clinician by phone, video conference, text and chat without an appointment from anywhere in the province.
One Stop Talk operates Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Need immediate help?
Call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room
Call the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) at 905-972-8338 to speak with a mental health clinician available 24 hours.
Kids Help Phone: 24/7: 1-800-668-6868
Call or text 9-8-8 is available to anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide or is worried about someone they know. For more information visit 988.ca
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Core Service Providers for Child and Youth Mental Health in Hamilton
Lynwood Charlton Centre
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At Lynwood Charlton Centre, we believe that meaningful change happens when communities come together—not just in moments of crisis, but through sustained, intentional action.
Our Community Campaigns are dedicated, time-focused initiatives designed to rally Hamilton around critical issues affecting child and youth mental health. Each campaign combines awareness, education, and tangible action, offering young people, families, educators, and community members concrete ways to get involved and make a difference.
Be Kind. Help Hope Grow. launched in February 2026 as our first annual anti-bullying campaign. It is the seed.
In the years ahead, new campaigns will emerge—each one rooted in LCC's mission, guided by our core values, and shaped by the voices of the children, youth, and families we serve. From digital wellness to resilience, from inclusion to early intervention, these campaigns will grow alongside our community's evolving needs.
One campaign at a time, we are building a mentally healthier Hamilton—together.
Stay connected. Stay engaged. The next campaign is already growing.
The Power of Friendship: Why Connection Matters for Child and Youth Mental Health
This blog post explores why friendship matters for child and youth mental health, what healthy friendships look like, and how parents and caregivers can support young people in building and maintaining meaningful connections.
The Power of Self-Care: Essential Strategies for Child and Youth Mental Health
This blog post explores why self-care matters for child and youth mental health, what it looks like in practice, and how parents and caregivers can support young people in building lifelong habits of self-compassion and resilience.
The Social Media Ban in Canada: What It Means for Child and Youth Mental Health
As the national conversation heats up, it's crucial for parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals to understand the potential mental health implications of this proposed change.
The Gift of Rest: Why Summer Downtime is Essential for Your Child’s Mental Health
What if we told you that boredom is actually a gift? And that rest, unstructured time, and even a little summer laziness are not just okay—they are essential for your child's developing brain?
How “I Care About You” Can Change a Young Person’s Life
May 7 is National Child & Youth Mental Health Day—a day dedicated to creating meaningful connections between young people and the caring adults in their lives. This year’s theme is simple but profound: "I Care About You."