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# Media Centre

 

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario can work with media to coordinate opportunities at the local, provincial and national level.  The YWHO Provincial Office team will direct your inquiry to the most appropriate contact.

For media requests, YWHO requests a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for interview requests and quotes.

Contact the YWHO Provincial Office

communications \[at\] ywho.ca (subject: Communications%20Inquiry%20from%20YWHO%20Website)  (Email YWHO Communications)



  

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## Media Guidelines

 

**Media Guidelines**

- Media entities cannot use the YWHO logo without approval.
- It is crucial that YWHO works with the media to ensure that the privacy rights of youth, caregivers and employees are protected.
- For this reason we have strict protocols, including guidelines for interviewing youth, caregivers and employees and taking photographs.
- No media cameras are allowed on site without prior approval.
- No youth, caregivers or employees can be photographed or filmed without written consent facilitated by YWHO.

#### It is important that media contact YWHO for media inquiries at: 

#### communications \[at\] ywho.ca (subject: Media%20Inquiry%3A%20YWHO%20Website)  (communications\[at\]ywho\[dot\]ca)



  

 



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## Writing About Mental Health

 

**Writing About Mental Health**

*This information was provided by CAMH.*

The way journalists write about mental illness and addictions can have a significant influence on public perception, so it is important to be informed. Here are some helpful resources for journalists:

- [Mindset: Reporting on Mental Health](https://www.mindset-mediaguide.ca/)
- [Tips for writing about mental illness including addiction](https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/about-camh/for-reporters/tips-for-writing-about-mental-health-and-addiction)
- [Opioids and addiction](https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/5217-opdsaddic_primer-pdf.pdf): a primer for journalists (PDF): This primer provides Ontario journalists with important facts regarding opioid use and addiction, and guidelines for reporting on these topics in ways that encourage understanding and promote healthier people and communities.

Important note: Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario’s Provincial Office does not provide services. To access services, please contact your local hub.

[Learn more about YWHO](/about-youth-wellness-hubs-ontario)