Jessica Behnke

Director, Strategic Relations and Communications @KidsMentalHlth. Board member @CentennialsKids she/her

[Tatum Wilson @tatumwilson]

Thank you Premier @fordnation, Minister @PBethlenfalvy and Minister @SylviaJonesMPP for this critically important investment in child and youth mental health. Looking forward to working with you so all of Ontario’s children and youth can thrive.

[Jessica Behnke @jbehnks]

#BellLetsTalk about the significant barriers to mental health care due to systemic racism.

We have to do better. These critically important recommendations from youth leaders for service providers and government alike pave the way 👇🏻

#AdjustingTheSpotlight #KidsCantWait

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

For Bell Let’s Talk Day, we're sharing the release of @TNMengage & CMHO's Youth Action Committee’s 4th policy paper. Please read this important work that puts a spotlight on racial equity in child & youth mental health #AdjustingTheSpotlight #BellLetsTalk https://t.co/ocy2yp8YrT

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

Kids waited too long for mental health treatment pre COVID, and now it's worse. Schools are so important for supporting mental wellness – but they are not a silver bullet. We need to ensure kids can access mental health care when and where they need it #KidsCantWait #onpoli

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

We asked Kathy, a child and youth mental health worker at @HandsFamilyHelp if she had any advice for what families are going through right now. Here's what she said: "Choose hope. We can do this."
She's right.
We can do this.
#KidsCantWait

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

The stress families are all feeling right now is that much more for families whose children have mental health issues. Please read our post to parents and caregivers https://t.co/E2bZKfGzue #KidsCantWait

[Jessica Behnke @jbehnks]

@KarenLFleming Karen you and your team are amazing!! KFLA families are lucky to have you and @MaltbyCentre

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

The harm to kids while schools are closed is significant - and the stress families are all feeling right now is that much harder for families whose children have mental health issues. It shouldn’t be this way. It shouldn’t be this hard. #KidsCantWait

[Jessica Behnke @jbehnks]

@karensnider @jlschirm People like @jlschrim are what make *all of this* bearable. Thank you Johanne for being a pandemic silver lining and not only helping Karen and her family but lifting all of our spirits too!! ❤️❤️❤️

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

School closures through the pandemic have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our children and youth. Now is the time to do everything we can to prioritize them. School and in-person learning IS essential for kids. #kidscantwait

[Piya Chattopadhyay @piya]

I know a lot of peoples’ Xmas plans are thwarted.BUT I’m thinking about the front line workers who are CHOOSING to give up their time with family to help us through the pandemic by working. Amazing,

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

CMHO welcomes news of the kids' vaccines because this is going to help our kids get back to normal. They have missed so much and continue to be impacted. Parents/caregivers, it's ok to have questions. Many credible resources, like this from the @CHCOntario, are available to help.

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Important information for parents on how to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11.

The province says the booking portal will open at 8 AM, Tuesday, November 23.

#onpoli

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

We have heard from many child and youth mental health workers across the province that kids have really struggled with quadmesters and octomesters and that it has hurt their mental health. This change is needed. #KidsCantWait

[Jessica Behnke @jbehnks]

It has been amazing to learn from @kmoranONT's leadership. Equal parts bold and collaborative, strategic and empathetic, her impact can't be overstated. She leaves BIG shoes to fill, but has equipped our team for what's next. Congrats @kmoranONT & @OntarioCollege!!

[CMHO @kidsmentalhlth]

We have news to share that is both exciting and bittersweet. Please join us in extending a sincere congratulations to CMHO CEO Kim Moran @kmoranONT who is leaving CMHO Nov 5 for a new role with our partner @OntarioCollege https://t.co/zV07bmH7O9 (1/2)

[Kimberly Moran (she/her) @kmoranONT]

Must read for @JustinTrudeau. Urgent need for a national health human resource capacity plan. Opinion: It will take more than money to solve the health care staffing shortage /via @globeandmail https://t.co/nYCnfkbXPa

[Jessica Behnke @jbehnks]

#KidsCantWait

[The Maddie Project @maddie_project]

@kidsmentalhlth Ever child and family has access to the best care in the moment of need. No line ups no wait lists no more lives lost 😢💜

[The New Mentality @TNMengage]

Provide nonverbal support and access to mental health resources in the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector #kidscantwait

[The New Mentality @TNMengage]

Offer cultural humility training to all Child and Youth Mental Health professionals #kidscantwait

[Child Development Institute @OfficialCDI]

@kidsmentalhlth Ending wait times! There are fantastic services out there (CDI has many!) and talented clinicians available, but with 28,000+ children and youth waiting as long as 2.5 years for treatment, we need to do better. #KidsCantWait