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Mind-Aid Muskoka Mental health navigation and support for young people in Muskoka. It is not always clear where to start when you are embarking on a journey to mental wellness.

If you, or someone you care about, are struggling mentally, we may be able assist you in getting the help needed. The mental care care system is confusing and hard to navigate and that is why MiND-AID was created. We are here simply to help, and for free. If your first step is reaching out to us, we can help you plan the next ones, that's what we do.

The Mobile Youth Wellness Clinic is visiting Wahta Mohawk Territory on October 20!We’ll be at 2664 Kanien’kéha:ka Iohatá...
10/17/2026

The Mobile Youth Wellness Clinic is visiting Wahta Mohawk Territory on October 20!

We’ll be at 2664 Kanien’kéha:ka Iohatátie (Muskoka Rd. 38) from 1pm - 7pm with lots of supports and resources for your mental health and well-being.

💙 Mental Health Counselling offered by B’Saanibamaadsiwin (Indigenous Mental Health Program)
1pm - 4pm for under 18 years old*
3 full sessions available

💙 Nurse Practitioner Walk-in
5pm - 7pm for under 30 years old
15-minute appointments

These services are available thanks to our partnerships with B’Saanibamaadsiwin, Cottage Country Family Health Team, and support from the Dr. William S. Monk Community Health Care Development Fund and Trillium Lakelands District School Board.

📅 Check out our Hub Calendar to find out when we’ll be in your area → https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com/hub-calendar

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Every year, Leanne and Shawn Kerswell do something special to honour their son Alex.Through their charity, Legacy for Al...
10/16/2026

Every year, Leanne and Shawn Kerswell do something special to honour their son Alex.

Through their charity, Legacy for Alex, they host a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise funds for youth mental health, wellness, and homelessness initiatives. This year’s event raised $7,500 for MiND-AID, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their continued support.

To Leanne, Shawn, the team behind Legacy for Alex, the event organizers and volunteers, and everyone who attended the dinner, thank you. Because of you, young people in Muskoka will:

💙 receive one-on-one mental health navigation support
💙 connect to resources to support their well-being
💙 access community support through the Mobile Youth Wellness Hub

You help ensure young people have a safe place to go when they are struggling with their mental health.

To learn more about the amazing work by the Kerswells through Legacy for Alex, visit http://www.legacyforalex.com

[Photo from left to right: Kait Odom, Leanne Kerswell, Diane Bradley, Marc Mantha, Shawn Kerswell, Sandy Cairns]

The Sober Gala is returning on November 29 and you’re invited!If you’re not familiar with the Sober Gala, let’s catch yo...
10/15/2026

The Sober Gala is returning on November 29 and you’re invited!

If you’re not familiar with the Sober Gala, let’s catch you up. This annual event raises funds for mental health and addictions support in Muskoka – including for MiND-AID! It’s a wonderful evening where our community comes together and makes a difference. There’s entertainment, food, a silent auction, and more.

And guess what? Early bird tickets are now available! Get yours at the link here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-gala-2026-tickets-2000447539441

📅 November 29th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 20 Park Dr., Huntsville, ON

📢 Happening this Wednesday!My Journey with FASD: An Evening with RJ FormanekRJ, creator of the Red Shoes Rock campaign, ...
10/13/2026

📢 Happening this Wednesday!

My Journey with FASD: An Evening with RJ Formanek

RJ, creator of the Red Shoes Rock campaign, will share his experience, lived strategies, and advocacy journey. The event is hosted by the Anishinabek Nation, One Kids Place, and Partners for Planning. It is a little ways outside of Muskoka, but is worth the drive for those affected and interested.

📅 October 14, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
📍One Kids Place, 400 McKeown Avenue, North Bay

For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

One thing we wished we knew before doing the Radiothon:How full our hearts would be because of the overwhelming support ...
10/13/2026

One thing we wished we knew before doing the Radiothon:

How full our hearts would be because of the overwhelming support from people in our community. The phones ringed as people dropped by Hunters Bay Radio while we received notifications about online donations. Support was coming in from everywhere, and we are so thankful to have these wonderful, generous folks who donated:

Karen Docherty

Kathleen and Andrew Mason

Levi Snook

Saleem Hall

Jason

Ben Mason

Kelly Bentley

Graydon Smith

Fran Coleman

Susan Newland

Libby Charron

Dan Armour

Zak Fitzsimmons

Nancy Alcock

Monty Clouthier

Jamie Oppenheimer

Pauline Sullock

Alyssa's Hairstyling

Diana Jacklin

Dave Laycock

Bob Stone

Kimberley Baur

Monica Dejong

Kristy Oosterhuis

Laura Barber / Laura Barber Counselling

Jill Mann / Myobalance Muskoka

Judy and Robert Taylor

Rachel Crawford

Mitchener Green

Michelle Budway

Kristy Brophy

Tracey Badger

Jason Fitzgerald

Grace Greenway

Amanda Burrows / Slick Back Barbers

Daniel Friesen

Harp Lake Construction

Colleen McLean / Sound Youth Counselling

Louie Rene Senechal

Jennifer Hurlbut / Lakeland Networks

Vicki Dechert

Ramez Mardini

Helena Renwick

Natascha Stapleton / Stapleton Family

Aaron Hall

Tim Whitbread

Dale Hajas

Patrick Power

David Tremblay

Jason Bauer

Krystal Speck

Scott Acton

Kyle Gamblen

Jeannie Solski-Crawford

Suzanne Speck

Kyle Gibson

Three Trees Construction

Bob Hutcheson

Denise Corry (CAO Huntsville)

Terry Exell

Elizabeth (Gisele) Dorval

Royal Lepage

Sarah Dealhoy

Let’s give it up for this amazing group of supporters! 👏We are thankful to each and every one of you for becoming a Mult...
10/06/2026

Let’s give it up for this amazing group of supporters! 👏

We are thankful to each and every one of you for becoming a Multi-Tool Level Donor with your contribution of $500+. With your financial support, we are able to help young people find the mental health services and resources they need. This wouldn’t be possible without you!

(… And remember these acts of generosity, when choosing local businesses😊)

• Andrea Sibbick Counselling
• Coco Bear Fundraiser
• Greystone Project Management
• Hall Construction
• Jillian’s Septic Design
• Lakeview Counselling & Wellness
• Ride Perform Move, RPM
• Scott Aitchison
• Stonehouse Capital
• The Deck and Dock Company
• Tim Hortons
• Unity Lodge #376 Huntsville

Where’s the Mobile Youth Wellness Hub headed next?On Tuesday, October 6, we’ll be at the MacTier Library. While the libr...
10/03/2026

Where’s the Mobile Youth Wellness Hub headed next?

On Tuesday, October 6, we’ll be at the MacTier Library. While the library closes at 5pm, we’ll still be on site to provide services until 7pm!

💙 Mental Health Support
1pm - 4pm for under 18 years old*
3 full sessions available

💙 Nurse Practitioner Walk-in
5pm - 7pm for under 30 years
15-minute appointments

These services are available thanks to our partnerships with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Cottage Country Family Health Team, and support from the Dr. William S. Monk Community Health Care Development Fund and Trillium Lakelands District School Board.

📅 Check out our Hub Calendar to find out when we’ll be in your area → link in bio

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Interested in learning self-defence?We’ve teamed up with Carmen Theobald (she/her), Trauma-Informed Certified Self-Defen...
10/02/2026

Interested in learning self-defence?

We’ve teamed up with Carmen Theobald (she/her), Trauma-Informed Certified Self-Defence Instructor, and Lee Merkley (they/them), Registered Psychotherapist from Horse Sense North to host a free self-defence class!

In this class, you’ll develop skills to help avoid dangerous situations and learn how to physically defend yourself if necessary. No experience or physical ability is required. If you don’t want to participate in the physical training, you are still welcome to attend.

Friday, October 9, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bracebridge Sportsplex
For youth (femmes & thems), from ages 13 to 18

👉 RSVP by emailing [email protected]

The second annual District Chair’s Dock Party was the bee’s knees for supporting great work being done in our community!...
09/23/2026

The second annual District Chair’s Dock Party was the bee’s knees for supporting great work being done in our community!

Hosted by District Chair Jeff Lehman in partnership with United Way Simcoe Muskoka (UWSM), the fundraiser raised critical funds for projects supported by UWSM in Muskoka.

The event gave our team a chance to say thank you to UWSM, to Chair Lehman and to many donors who had a role in awarding our Mobile Youth Wellness Hub $300,000 over the last 3 years to create and pilot the collaborative service. We hope to continue receiving support for the Mobile Hub after this grant ends in the new year, but we do know for sure, whatever gets funded next will be of great benefit to Muskoka!

We want to thank Jeff and United Way Simcoe Muskoka for bringing people together to support our community. We wouldn’t be able to reach as many of them as we do without the generosity of donors and supporters. They remind us how, even when times are difficult, you can find helpers when you’re part of a strong and caring community.

Thanks to the support we have received thus far, we have been able to connect young people to mental health services, our nurse practitioner and the many community resources that exist to help them with housing, employment, food security, financial assistance, and more.

People come to the Hub for one thing, and are able to leave knowing they now have other supports and resources they may not have otherwise been able to access.

Visit our Mobile Youth Wellness Clinic at the Children and Youth Open House this Thursday!Hosted by the Town of Bracebri...
09/16/2026

Visit our Mobile Youth Wellness Clinic at the Children and Youth Open House this Thursday!

Hosted by the Town of Bracebridge, this free event is an opportunity for families and youth to learn more about what their community has to offer. From sports to arts, culture to mental health, there’s something for everyone to check out!

The event takes place between 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, but our Hub will be rolling in earlier with community supports.

For young people under 18 years of age, there will be 3 full sessions for mental health support through Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions. The sessions will run from 1 PM to 4 PM, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.

If you’re 29 years old or under, our Nurse Practitioner will be available from 5 PM to 7 PM.

We hope to see you there!

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