Mind-Aid Muskoka

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.

Our Radiothon for Youth Mental Health was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before, and it was because of our suppo...
09/02/2026

Our Radiothon for Youth Mental Health was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before, and it was because of our supporters.

We want to thank each and every one of these Tool Belt Level Donors who contributed $1,000+ to support our mental health navigation services:

• Guy Burry
• Peter Haynes
• Scott Morrison
• Bredin Brothers
• DaviCor Construction
• Howell Plumbing
• Rally Electric
• Sound Youth Counselling
• JS Custom Builders
• Remax Professionals North
• Muskoka Window and Door Centre
• Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate Brokerage
• Capstone Market

There are so many needs in our communities, and we don’t ever take it for granted that local businesses and individuals choose to support us financially. We can’t do this work alone, and these generous folks are why we don’t have to.

…And hey, maybe some of you will choose to support and utilize the caring businesses we have listed. I know we will!

Need support with the back-to-school transition?Sound Youth Counselling is hosting a free 1-hour session to help parents...
08/29/2026

Need support with the back-to-school transition?

Sound Youth Counselling is hosting a free 1-hour session to help parents, guardians, and educators navigate transitions, back-to-school worries, and separation anxiety.

The session is being held in-person at the Parry Sound Public Library on Tuesday, September 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

To learn more about the session, visit https://www.soundyouthcounselling.ca/back-to-school

The Youth Wellness Hub is rolling into Dorset today and we'd love to see you!From 12 pm to 3 pm, we'll be at Dorset Taps...
08/26/2026

The Youth Wellness Hub is rolling into Dorset today and we'd love to see you!

From 12 pm to 3 pm, we'll be at Dorset Tapscott-Lopes Park, just down from the Dorset Recreation Centre. Come check out our Hub and hang out!

We have another BIG thank you to share – and this one goes out to our Tool Box Level Donors! 🧰These donors contributed $...
08/26/2026

We have another BIG thank you to share – and this one goes out to our Tool Box Level Donors! 🧰

These donors contributed $5,000+ to support young people through our Building Up Muskoka Youth campaign:

💙 Hunters Bay Radio
💙 Huntsville Municipal Accommodation Tax Association
💙 Paul & Gail Guimond

As more young people reach out for mental health supports, it’s through these generous donations that we’re able to help.

We don’t receive government funding, so our community is literally everything to us. We are grateful to have donors in our community who not only believe that youth mental health is a priority, but back it up with donations that make a genuine impact for every young person who reaches out to us.

We 💙 Muskoka Pride!This year, our staff and board members had so much fun at the Pride Parade, and our Hub made its Prid...
08/18/2026

We 💙 Muskoka Pride!

This year, our staff and board members had so much fun at the Pride Parade, and our Hub made its Pride debut!

We love the sense of community and belonging that Muskoka Pride events bring to our community each year. We are also so grateful to be part of the Made in Canada Drag Brunch, which raised $250 in support of MiND-AID. Thanks to a generous match from The Griffin Gastropub, that grew to $510!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and support young people across Muskoka.

Now that the dust has settled from all the excitement of our Radiothon, we want to sincerely thank our donors and sponso...
08/13/2026

Now that the dust has settled from all the excitement of our Radiothon, we want to sincerely thank our donors and sponsors for their generosity. Community support poured in from all over Muskoka, as donors old and new reached out to us with contributions.

The Men of Grandview, who are already incredible supporters of MiND-AID, became our first Tool Shed Level Donor ($10,000+ donation) and one of the sponsors of the Radiothon. Their financial contribution is helping children, teens, and young adults access the mental health, wellness, and support services they need. With a growing number of people needing our services, it’s because of donations like this that ensure that our mental health navigation services and Mobile Youth Wellness Hub can continue to run.

To the Men of Grandview, we appreciate all you do to support our Muskoka communities through your fundraisers. We truly feel your impact here at MiND-AID, and so do the many young people we support.

[Photo: Mariko, our Program Manager and Navigator, receiving a cheque for $15,000 from the Men of Grandview in 2024.]

Here’s a tough reality of working in the trades in Muskoka 👇🏼A research project by De Novo Treatment Centre in Huntsvill...
07/30/2026

Here’s a tough reality of working in the trades in Muskoka 👇🏼

A research project by De Novo Treatment Centre in Huntsville found that workers in Ontario’s construction and building trades struggle with suicidal ideation due to poor mental health, long hours, and isolation.

Almost half of the participants in the study (45%-47%) are unable to maintain relationships and do not have anyone to talk to about their feelings of being alone or lonely.

Everyone deserves to have a safe and supportive place to talk if they need it, especially in an industry where these conversations are not always easy to have.

🛠️ Our Building Up Muskoka Youth campaign is raising funds so young people in Muskoka can access the supports they need. Just like any building project, a young person requires the right tools and guidance to be successful in building their own self.

You can help us build up young people by becoming a donor. Find out more at https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com/donate

Every person who supports young people through MiND-AID has a meaningful reason why. For Elizabeth Groomes-Booth, her so...
07/28/2026

Every person who supports young people through MiND-AID has a meaningful reason why. For Elizabeth Groomes-Booth, her son Quin is her why.

Elizabeth founded The Laquan, a fundraiser that recently made a $5,000 donation to MiND-AID to support our Mental Health Navigation services and the Youth Wellness Hub. She is an incredible advocate for youth, who rallies her community to raise thousands of dollars for mental health services and supports. We are so grateful to have her in our corner. Through her generosity, we are able to reach young people in our Muskoka communities.

We hope you’ll read her story and come out to a future Laquan fundraiser!

"Here's a personal story that I'd like to share with you all. In 2018, I experienced a profound loss when my son Quin passed away. To honour his memory, I began fundraising for youth mental health and wellness. It's been incredible to see the community come together - we've managed to raise around $80,000 so far, with $5,000 of that coming from a silent auction event at a trailer park resort up north Duin’s Pineridge Resort.

I'd like to extend my gratitude to all the local businesses and individuals who contributed to this cause. This fundraiser is close to my heart, and I've named it 'Laquan' in tribute to Quin. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don't hesitate to reach out."

07/24/2026

Thank you to our incredible community partners, MiND-AID and YWCA Muskoka, for joining us at the 2nd annual District Chair's Dock Party.

Your presence made the event truly special. Hearing firsthand about the life changing work you do helped everyone in attendance truly understand the impact of these United Way Simcoe Muskoka support projects, from the MiND-AID led Mobile Youth Wellness Hub meeting young people where they are and giving them direct access to mental health support, to the YWCA Muskoka led Getting Ahead Across Muskoka, walking alongside individuals facing poverty and helping them build real, lasting pathways to stability.

Together, these projects showcase the lasting impact of United Way Simcoe Muskoka's support across the region.

Our mobile Walk-In Clinic will be in Port Carling on Tuesday, July 21!We will be at the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (69...
07/20/2026

Our mobile Walk-In Clinic will be in Port Carling on Tuesday, July 21!

We will be at the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (69 Joseph St) from 1 PM - 7 PM. If you are in need of mental health supports, a team member from Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions will be available from 1-4 PM, during which you will have access to one full free mental health counselling session (first come, first served).

If you are a young person aged 29 or under who doesn’t have access to primary care, our Nurse Practitioner will be on board from 5 PM - 7 PM. You can see her for general health concerns, medication support, mental health concerns, referrals, and follow-ups. Children aged 12 and under need to be accompanied by their parents.

Our Hub team will also be there and we're always happy to see you! We'll have snacks, games, Netflix, crafts, and activities!

The Hub acts as One Right Door to mental health services, food security, financial and victim support, employment and financial assistance, and much more. Come and hang out with us!

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