Connection + Conversation.

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Our mission is to cultivate meaningful and purposeful connections for youth through inclusive and safe spaces, encouraging healthy conversations about mental health.

Your mental health matters.

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YOUth Matter Canada is a non-profit organization founded in Saskatchewan, Canada dedicated to providing mental health education, support, and opportunities for meaningful connection for youth, families, and communities.

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Building a mental health maintenance plan.

We value the importance of teaching youth healthy coping mechanisms, supports, emotional regulation strategies, and healthy brain integration practices to help support lifelong mental and emotional wellness.

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Youth Matter Canada Symposium

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A caring community fosters

connection, empathy + understanding.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

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