The acting Child and Youth Advocate says she’s heard from people across the province after issuing a call inviting young people and families with experience in the mental health system to reach out.

In addition to people who have contacted the Child and Youth Advocate’s office, staff have also travelled throughout the province to hold meetings with various people and groups.

Interest and participation has been “exceptional,” says acting Child and Youth Advocate Karen Gray, adding they hope to hear from others by the end of March when their information gathering with conclude.

The online form is anonymous, completely confidential, does not ask for any identifying information and will be available until Monday, March 31.

There are various ways in which people can contact the Child and Youth Advocate’s Office, including:

Email: office@ocya.nl.ca
Telephone: 709-753-3888/Toll Free: 1-877-753-3888
Text: 709-682-OCYA (6292)
In-Person: 20 Crosbie Pl., St. John’s