Talking About Childrens Mental Health [webcast]

WHEN: June 3, 2026 | 7pm EDT

When your young child 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 on June 3rd at 7pm EDT as we talk about the intersection of disability and mental health to help break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed.

The webcast will feature experts connected to Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (PCMH), formerly known as Parents for Children’s Mental Health (you can learn more about the new name on the PCMH blog). Panelists will share 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 in children
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 & Caregivers for 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 & Caregivers for 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.