Partner: The Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health.
TNC conducted a large-scale developmental evaluation of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario mental health initiative, with a specific focus on youth and family engagement activities within the broader initiative. In partnership with the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, TNC hired a team of three youth and two family members with lived experience in the mental health system to support the evaluation. To prepare youth and family members for their role on the project, TNC conducted a series of training sessions about evaluation activities and mentored co-researchers through project tasks. Through their involvement on the project, co-researchers have furthered their research skills and developed a more in-depth understanding of engagement processes.