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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CHAT
November 14, 21 & 28, 2025 6pm - 8pm
November 14, 21 & 28, 2025 6pm - 8pm/ 8:30pm
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
O'BRIEN ROOMS A & B - ARENA ENTRANCE
1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON L1V-3Y7 Canada
Learn coping strategies & techniques to have Best Mental Health. Our Chat focuses on tools to effectively support youths, ages 11 to 30 years old, available to youths & those supporting youths, and members of the public who wish to learn more about how to support youths or themselves with Expert Speakers, Stories, Trivia, Prizes, and the $500 Alex Monaghan Award. No Cost. Limited Capacity. All Welcome. We will Live Stream on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram +: @carionfenn
Let's come together for a chat!
Come join us for an engaging and informative discussion about youth mental health with experts & topics that are important to youths or youth support. This event will be held at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex O'Brien Room, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for all attendees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about mental health and how it impacts today's youth. Let's start the conversation and break the stigma surrounding mental health together!
Alex Monaghan Story (#sayhisname)
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Pickering that is being observed in November, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues in our community and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health, and of putting a face to mental illness, I wanted to share Alex’s story. As many of you know, we tragically lost my son Alex to suicide on April 1, 2018. Alex was 27. He was an electrician with a job he loved and excelled at, he was engaged to a lovely girl, he had siblings who adored him, parents who loved and supported him, lots of friends and the apple of his eye was his niece Jamieson. Karen O'Brien, Alex's mom. Continue <click here>
High Volunteer hours & CPR Certification
Email smcm@carionfenn.org to ask about how to get Volunteer Hours for High School and certified for CPR by attending our Alex Monaghan Youth Mental Health Chat.
November 14, 2025 6pm - 8pm
6:00pm – 6:15pm Welcome
6:15pm - 6:40pm Academic: Bullying, Peer Pressure &
Burnout
Steve Lister, Mental Health Educator
6:40pm – 7:00pm Personal Story
7:00pm – 7:20pm Compassion & Empathy
7:20pm – 7:50pm Let's Talk Trivia with Prizes
7:50pm - 8:00pm CLOSING
Speaker 1 Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
Speaker 2 Coming Soon!
I am a passionate educator and workshop facilitator, and my goal is to help a wide variety of people enhance the quality of their working and personal lives. I am currently a consultant with various School Boards across Ontario, and I also serve on the education team for multiple branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association. <click here> to learn more.
Speaker 3 Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
November 21, 2025 6pm- 8pm/ 8:30pm
6:00pm – 6:15pm Welcome
6:15pm - 6:40pm Stress: Anxiety & Depression
6:40pm – 7:00pm Personal Story
7:00pm – 7:20pm Healthy Eating (Nutrition)
7:20pm – 7:50pm Let's Talk Trivia with Prizes
7:50pm - 8:00pm CLOSING
Academic Pressure & Understanding Steve Lister, Mental Health Educator
I am a passionate educator and workshop facilitator, and my goal is to help a wide variety of people enhance the quality of their working and personal lives. I am currently a consultant with various School Boards across Ontario, and I also serve on the education team for multiple branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association. <click here> to learn more.
Addiction & Substance Abuse Angini Mohammed, Social Worker
Safe Habor Counselling & Support
Angini is a compassionate psychotherapist and social worker, with 15 + years of experience as therapist/counsellor, manager, and trainer. Angini combines her professional knowledge with personal insights based on her own experiences. Angini has been providing strengths based, client cantered, trauma informed counselling to clients and groups in a variety of settings. Angini works with issues of trauma, childhood trauma, anger management, and substance use along with anxiety and stress. Angini, as a person of colour originally from the Caribbean, is mindful of issues within the context of multiculturalism and diversity as well as stigmatization. Angini is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Angini has a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Angini is an avid sailor and has been sailing and racing for many years. Angini also loves creating and has embraced the art of willow weaving and has created many unique pieces. Angini has seen the therapeutic elements of sailing and willow work as part of nature therapy which she has started incorporating into her clinical practice with clients.
November 28, 2025 6pm - 8:30pm
6:00pm – 6:15pm Welcome
6:15pm - 6:40pm Protecting Youths from Exploitation
Laure Julien, Psychotherapist
6:40pm – 7:00pm Personal Story
7:00pm – 7:20pm Yoga & Meditation
7:20pm – 7:50pm Let's Talk Trivia with Prizes
7:50pm - 8:00pm CLOSING
Protecting Youths from Exploitation Laure Julien - Willis, Psychotherapist
Winning with Wisdom
Laure is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a background that reflects her unwavering commitment to the betterment of individuals and communities. With a degree in Criminology and a specialization as a Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, Laure has harnessed her knowledge and skills to make a profound impact on those she serves. Her journey began with a deep desire to make a difference, and this aspiration has shaped her remarkable career. Having worked with youth since 2012, Laure has been at the forefront of support for the younger generation. Her role at Covenant House in the Anti-Human Trafficking unit showcases her dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable youth. Laure's ability to connect with and uplift these young individuals has made her a true beacon of hope and a source of inspiration. Laure is not only a committed professional but also an accomplished Psychotherapist with her practice, "Winning with Wisdom" counselling services, which she has successfully run for five years.
Nutrition, Physical Health & Mental Health: Mariah Thomas, Former Professional Basketball Player - THMS Solutions Inc.
Mariah Thomas is a former professional and national team basketball player who has a passion for holistic health and fitness. As a professional basketball player Mariah was selected to the 2017-18 Canadian National Development Team that traveled to Japan and China. She also represented Canada in various European countries such as Italy, Czech Republic and Romania for the 2019 FIBA 3 x 3 games. Mariah’s professional career consisted of traveling overseas to Spain, France and Ireland. These opportunities have allowed her to experience new cultures and meet amazing people, while honing her skills and personally developing as an athlete and business professional. As her athletic career came to an end Mariah took her elite skills and expertise off the court and into the gym where she became a certified personal and group fitness trainer, and pre and postnatal specialist. Mariah has always had a burning desire to help others achieve their goals, develop and enjoy life; this was the foundation of Enrich Fit, a company she designed to empower women through holistic health. While personal training served a valuable purpose for several years and although Mariah was able to help countless women achieve their wellness and fitness goals, she soon realized that she would need to take a new approach in order to effectively address all eight pillars of holistic health. To be able to help her clients discover and develop each pillar, achieve their personal goals and live meaningful lives, Mariah worked diligently to gain more knowledge, more experience, and more skills as a Maxwell certified life coach. Through life coaching, Mariah understands the importance of mindset and self-awareness in achieving success, and she uses her expertise to guide her clients in overcoming obstacles, realizing their full potential and living with purpose. Coach Mariah is dedicated to helping her clients develop a positive self-image and mindset, build confidence and set achievable goals. She draws upon her years of experience in basketball and coaching, along with faith-based principles to facilitate a transformational experience for her clients, helping them to develop an empowered, purposeful life.
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