Crisis & Support Line Remains Open, 24/7.
Niagara Region, [December, 19, 2023] - Pathstone Mental Health will close all in-person Mental
Health Walk-In clinics over the holiday period, affecting 10 locations in all. The closure will run
from Friday, December 22nd – through to Tuesday, January 2nd
Clinics will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd at their respective locations. To view our Walk-in Clinic schedule, visit
www.pathstonementalhealth.ca/walk-in-clinic/
During this time, those in need of mental health support up to age 18 can contact our
Pathstone team through our Crisis & Support Line which operates 24/7 even through the
Holidays at 1-800-263-4944.
To help with family mental wellness this holiday season, Pathstone Mental Health has
provided the following tips that may help lessen the stress over the next few weeks.
1. Keep the lines of communication with your children and youth open. Make time to check in
with how they are feeling and doing over the holiday period. A little one-on-one time with
them can make a big difference in helping them open up and cope.
2. Make sure everyone is eating and sleeping, especially your younger children. Try not to vary
too widely from meal times and sleeping routines. This may not be plausible all the time,
but do your best. For teenagers, try to ensure they go to sleep and wake up at reasonable
hours. While not a school day, sleeping until 2 pm and going to bed at 3 am isn’t
recommended.
3. Create and manage realistic expectations. You may need to make some adjustments to your
schedules and activities to support your children and youth. Not every gathering, event or
activity will work well. Do what is best for your family.
4. Be open to negotiate with your youth. One hour with extended family may be manageable
whereas a five-hour visit is too much and can be overwhelming.
5. Maintain healthy boundaries for yourself. It is ok to say no without guilt. Say yes when you
want to, not out of obligation or to please others. Take care of your own physical, emotional
and spiritual needs.
6. Know your local resources in case you or your youth need mental health support.
✓ Pathstone Mental Health: Crisis Services is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-263-
4944.
✓ 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: If you or someone you know if thinking about suicide,
call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24/7 and is bilingual, trauma informed, culturally
appropriate and available to anyone in Canada.
Pathstone’s Promise.
At Pathstone Mental Health, all children in Niagara from birth until their 18 birthday have
access to our mental health services at no cost. Through the Ministry of Health and additional
support from donors, all kids in Niagara have equal access to mental health care at any of our
locations across the region. We are committed to ensuring that Niagara’s children, youth and
their families know they have the right to have good mental health. Crisis & Support is available
24/7 by calling 1-800-263-4944