• The NorthBEAT Collaborative started as a research project (2012-15, funded by #SickKidsFoundation) where we explored the barriers and facilitators to accessing #EarlyPsychosis intervention services in Northern Ontario. We heard from service providers, youth, and family members that a lack of knowledge about #psychosis was a major barrier to #EarlyIntervention, and led help-seeking youth and families down convoluted pathways to care. In 2016, NorthBEAT switched gears and expanded our scope to include moving this knowledge into action. … In 2017 we received funding from OTF Youth Opportunities Fund (#YOFatOTF) to launch the #NorthbeatCollab, and work towards every door being the right door. We have 30 programs/organizations signed on to help shift the system for youth experiencing psychosis in Northwestern Ontario. What does this mean? It means 30 services are helping us develop and implement early psychosis training for staff who work with youth, so that the next time youth turn to them for help they know what to do. It means that our 45+ youth, family and lived experience advisors from the #NorthbeatYAG and #NorthbeatFLAG are able to tell us how to help other youth and families better understand psychosis and what to do. … Youth with psychosis in Northwestern Ontario do not get the help they need, when they need it. We’re going to change that.
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    The NorthBEAT Collaborative started as a research project (2012-15, funded by #SickKidsFoundation) where we explored the barriers and facilitators to accessing #EarlyPsychosis intervention services in Northern Ontario. We heard from service providers, youth, and family members that a lack of knowledge about #psychosis was a major barrier to #EarlyIntervention, and led help-seeking youth and families down convoluted pathways to care. In 2016, NorthBEAT switched gears and expanded our scope to include moving this knowledge into action. … In 2017 we received funding from OTF Youth Opportunities Fund (#YOFatOTF) to launch the #NorthbeatCollab, and work towards every door being the right door. We have 30 programs/organizations signed on to help shift the system for youth experiencing psychosis in Northwestern Ontario. What does this mean? It means 30 services are helping us develop and implement early psychosis training for staff who work with youth, so that the next time youth turn to them for help they know what to do. It means that our 45+ youth, family and lived experience advisors from the #NorthbeatYAG and #NorthbeatFLAG are able to tell us how to help other youth and families better understand psychosis and what to do. … Youth with psychosis in Northwestern Ontario do not get the help they need, when they need it. We’re going to change that.
  • Have you seen the #NorthbeatCollab in the news lately? We’ve been getting some attention for the awesome work of the youth in our #NorthbeatYAG. If you’re not yet a member, and want to get involved, we would love to have you! * NorthBEAT’s Youth Advisory Group meets monthly, and members receive a $20 honoraria for each meeting. Our next meeting is coming up on September 21, so sign up at northbeat.ca asap to get your official invite to that session! We’d love to have you on our squad. If you don't quite meet the 12-25 age criteria, no worries! We're also happy to have new recruits on the Family and Lived Experience Advisory Group (#NorthbeatFLAG), and you can find that signup form on our website as well. *** #YOFatOTF #YAGxPsychosis #NorthwesternOntario #TBay #ThunderBay #FortFrances #Kenora #KenoraRainyRiver #Dryden #SiouxLookout #Nipigon #Geraldton #Marathon #ONHealth #ONYouth
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    Have you seen the #NorthbeatCollab in the news lately? We’ve been getting some attention for the awesome work of the youth in our #NorthbeatYAG. If you’re not yet a member, and want to get involved, we would love to have you! * NorthBEAT’s Youth Advisory Group meets monthly, and members receive a $20 honoraria for each meeting. Our next meeting is coming up on September 21, so sign up at northbeat.ca asap to get your official invite to that session! We’d love to have you on our squad. If you don't quite meet the 12-25 age criteria, no worries! We're also happy to have new recruits on the Family and Lived Experience Advisory Group (#NorthbeatFLAG), and you can find that signup form on our website as well. *** #YOFatOTF #YAGxPsychosis #NorthwesternOntario #TBay #ThunderBay #FortFrances #Kenora #KenoraRainyRiver #Dryden #SiouxLookout #Nipigon #Geraldton #Marathon #ONHealth #ONYouth
  • The #northbeatYAG has partnered with EPION (Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network) to launch a new youth-led, education-driven social media strategy across NorthBEAT's social media platforms. We want youth to know how to recognize psychosis and reach out for help as early as possible to make a speedy recovery. … #northbeatYAG #NorthBEATxEPION #YAGxPsychosis #psychosis #aboutpsychosis #earlypsychosis #earlyintervention #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #endthestigma #gethelpearly #epion #yofatotf
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    The #northbeatYAG has partnered with EPION (Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network) to launch a new youth-led, education-driven social media strategy across NorthBEAT's social media platforms. We want youth to know how to recognize psychosis and reach out for help as early as possible to make a speedy recovery. … #northbeatYAG #NorthBEATxEPION #YAGxPsychosis #psychosis #aboutpsychosis #earlypsychosis #earlyintervention #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #endthestigma #gethelpearly #epion #yofatotf
  • Hey #tbay! It's a beautiful morning to hang out at the Westfort Street Fair. Come by today between 9-5 and say hi, learn about our advisory groups, and enter our raffle! #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG
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    Hey #tbay! It's a beautiful morning to hang out at the Westfort Street Fair. Come by today between 9-5 and say hi, learn about our advisory groups, and enter our raffle! #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG
  • Last night we celebrated a very successful first year with our #northbeatYAG. We had a chance to show off the amazing things they've helped us accomplish, and take a peek at what's to come. * We were joined by Nancy Black (VP Addictions and Mental Health, St. Joseph's Care Group), #northbeatFLAG members, NorthBEAT Collaborative stakeholders, and even got a little media attention. * We should probably talk about how we are launching a brand new youth-led social media strategy with an education focus (full details are available on our website), but right now we just want to gush for a minute longer about how amazing our advisors are and how lucky we are to have you on our team. The future of NorthBEAT is so much brighter because of you. *** #northbeatcollab #yofatotf
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    Last night we celebrated a very successful first year with our #northbeatYAG. We had a chance to show off the amazing things they've helped us accomplish, and take a peek at what's to come. * We were joined by Nancy Black (VP Addictions and Mental Health, St. Joseph's Care Group), #northbeatFLAG members, NorthBEAT Collaborative stakeholders, and even got a little media attention. * We should probably talk about how we are launching a brand new youth-led social media strategy with an education focus (full details are available on our website), but right now we just want to gush for a minute longer about how amazing our advisors are and how lucky we are to have you on our team. The future of NorthBEAT is so much brighter because of you. *** #northbeatcollab #yofatotf
  • It’s time for our team to say a bittersweet goodbye to Heather as her internship comes to an end and she moves on to her next adventure. We are all so grateful to have had this workerbee on our team this past year, and our advisory groups have thrived thanks to Heather’s hard work behind the scenes. Thank you for all you’ve done for the #northbeatcollab, Heather! You’ll be missed. … #northbeatHQ #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG #yofatotf #nohfc
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    It’s time for our team to say a bittersweet goodbye to Heather as her internship comes to an end and she moves on to her next adventure. We are all so grateful to have had this workerbee on our team this past year, and our advisory groups have thrived thanks to Heather’s hard work behind the scenes. Thank you for all you’ve done for the #northbeatcollab, Heather! You’ll be missed. … #northbeatHQ #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG #yofatotf #nohfc
  • The end of another month means it's advisory group meeting week! Thank you to our awesome advisors for sharing your time and feedback with us this week. For anyone interested in joining our advisory groups, you’re always welcome to join our squad! Details on our website (northbeat.ca) ………………… 📷: #northbeatYAG members 🍕 (not pictured, but much appreciated!): @EatLocalPizza #tbay ………………… #northbeatcollab #yofatotf
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    The end of another month means it's advisory group meeting week! Thank you to our awesome advisors for sharing your time and feedback with us this week. For anyone interested in joining our advisory groups, you’re always welcome to join our squad! Details on our website (northbeat.ca) ………………… 📷: #northbeatYAG members 🍕 (not pictured, but much appreciated!): @EatLocalPizza #tbay ………………… #northbeatcollab #yofatotf
  • Hey #tbay! Our crew is painting the town with #northbeatYAG and #northbeatFLAG posters. Let us know in the comments if you've got a bulletin board with our name on it!
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    Hey #tbay! Our crew is painting the town with #northbeatYAG and #northbeatFLAG posters. Let us know in the comments if you've got a bulletin board with our name on it!
  • Happy #pridemonth! We're thrilled to announce that the #northbeatYAG will be participating in this year's Pride Parade on June 16 in #tbay. See you there!
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    Happy #pridemonth! We're thrilled to announce that the #northbeatYAG will be participating in this year's Pride Parade on June 16 in #tbay. See you there!
  • This #mentalhealthweek, the NorthBEAT team is grateful for our #northbeatcollab champions helping us shift the system for youth with psychosis in Northwestern Ontario. #MHAW falls at the beginning of our fiscal year, so we're already in a mindset of reflecting on the past year and all the things our squad has helped us accomplish--and this past year has been a busy one! We are so grateful for our member organizations and advisory groups for helping steer this ship. … We’ve got big things on the horizon. Stay tuned! ……………………………………………… #northbeatcollab #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG #yofatotf #mhaw2019 #mentalhealthweek2019 #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019 #getloud #youthmentalhealthweek #youthmentalhealth #cymh #psychosis #earlypsychosis
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    This #mentalhealthweek, the NorthBEAT team is grateful for our #northbeatcollab champions helping us shift the system for youth with psychosis in Northwestern Ontario. #MHAW falls at the beginning of our fiscal year, so we're already in a mindset of reflecting on the past year and all the things our squad has helped us accomplish--and this past year has been a busy one! We are so grateful for our member organizations and advisory groups for helping steer this ship. … We’ve got big things on the horizon. Stay tuned! ……………………………………………… #northbeatcollab #northbeatYAG #northbeatFLAG #yofatotf #mhaw2019 #mentalhealthweek2019 #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019 #getloud #youthmentalhealthweek #youthmentalhealth #cymh #psychosis #earlypsychosis
  • Join our team! NorthBEAT is hiring a full-time temporary Research Student for the summer. This student will support research, special projects, and our advisory groups (among other things!) … Closes May 10. Details posted on our website and the SJCG job portal! (northbeat.ca / recruitment.sjcg.net) … #northbeatcollab #northbeatYAG #yofatotf
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    Join our team! NorthBEAT is hiring a full-time temporary Research Student for the summer. This student will support research, special projects, and our advisory groups (among other things!) … Closes May 10. Details posted on our website and the SJCG job portal! (northbeat.ca / recruitment.sjcg.net) … #northbeatcollab #northbeatYAG #yofatotf
  • The #northbeatcollab April 2019 newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. Included in this issue are exciting updates on our eLearning development, the #northbeatYAG, knowledge exchange activities and more! Check it out on our website (link in profile!)
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    The #northbeatcollab April 2019 newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. Included in this issue are exciting updates on our eLearning development, the #northbeatYAG, knowledge exchange activities and more! Check it out on our website (link in profile!)