Faceoff for Mental Health: Quick Facts, News (East Lambton Minor Hockey)

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Oct 23, 2017 | Brian Jubenville | 914 views
Faceoff for Mental Health: Quick Facts
Quick Facts:
- it is estimated that 654 000 children in Ontario experience a mental health problem - that's 1 in 5!
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-19 years, second only to accidental death.
- only 1 in 5 children are receiving treatment for their disorders
- the economical cost attributable to untreated mental health disorders in Ontario is $22 billion.

Source: St. Clair Child and Youth Services

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Optimist Club of Alvinston Districts started in 1978. We are a group of 65 strong. We help the youth of our community in many ways as possible (team sports, youth dances, literacy programs, HOBY, VIP programs and more). We have donated time and money towards such community improvement such as the library, playground equipment, baseball diamonds and a sports park. In the future, wish to add more community projects to that list. We are committed to our community and the youth within. When you come to check us out you will get a free meal and a fun evening out, with a lot of laughter! Contact an Optimist member or call Marjorie Cumming at 519-898-2946, if you wish to come. We also have a facebook account https://www.facebook.com/alvinstonoc?ref=hl Twitter @alvdisopt