WHEN: Novenmber 6, 2025 at 7pm
On November 6th, 2025 at 7pm EST, we’re Talking About Children’s Mental Health. When your child or youth with a disability experiences mental health challenges, it can add another layer of complexity for your family, and knowing how to help them can be difficult.
Join us for an open conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health that can break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed.
Our expert panelists connected to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, will offer practical strategies, resources, and insights to help you get the conversation started and navigate these challenges with confidence.
What’s in it for you:
- How to recognize the signs of mental health challenges
- What you can expect when talking about your child’s mental health
- Where to go for help and support
- Strategies for collaborating with your child’s school
Panelists:
Vicki Cochrane
Vicki Cochrane is the Family Partnership Program Manager for Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), leading the provincial volunteer-based peer support program, Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH). She is also a parent with lived experience, with over 20 years of experience in child welfare as a Child and Youth Worker.
Zoya Gorbachova
Zoya is a mother of three children who along with their strength in character, manage physical and developmental disabilities. Zoya knows intimately what it’s like to navigate multiple systems of care to ensure that her children are living their best lives. She is the chapter leader for York-Aurora PCMH (Parents for Children’s Mental Health).
Kyle Williamson
Kyle is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario who has been working in this field with children and families for over the past 10 years. Currently, he is the Operations Manager of Intensive Treatment Services and Court Ordered Assessments at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare’s Regional Children’s Centre in Windsor, Ontario.