Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is POMHPY?

    • A 6-week Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth to support their mental wellbeing

    • For more information, check out Our Program

  • Is POMHPY free?

    • POMHPY is completely free

    • To participate, you just need to be registered. Click here to Sign Up!

  • Who is POMHPY for?

    • Youth (ages 12 to 25)

    • Living in Ontario

    • Have access to the Internet, computer and a private space

    • Interested in an online preventative mental health program

    • For detailed eligibility criteria, check out our Sign Up page

  • What are some of the benefits of POMHPY?

    • Weekly, evidence-based wellness activities

    • Youth facilitators

    • Meet new people and connect during sessions and via our messaging boards

    • A free art activity kit

    • Student volunteer hours

    • A POMHPY Wellness Certificate

  • Do I need a medical referral to sign up?

    • Nope! POMHPY is a preventative program, not a clinical one, so you do not need a medical referral to participate

    • Please note this program isn’t a suitable replacement for clinical care to treat your mental health needs

  • How do I become a participant?

    • Signing up is a two-step process:

      • Start by filling out our sign-up form here. Then, we’ll send you a link to our registration survey

      • Complete the registration survey. If you’ve signed up and haven’t recieved a link by the next day, email us at OurYouthWellbeing@waypointcentre.ca

    • Check out our newsletters and join our mailing list to stay updated on when we are recruiting new participants

  • Who developed POMHPY?

    • An interdisciplinary team at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, in collaboration with Ontario youth

    • For more information about our researchers, check out Our Team

  • How was POMHPY developed?

    • Our program was co-developed with youth, for youth

    • For more information, check out POMHPY Development

  • Can POMHPY run sessions as a wellness resource in my organization? 

    • We would be happy to run POMHPY groups for youth in your school/organization!

    • To get started, connect with us via our contact form, or email us at OurYouthWellbeing@waypointcentre.ca

  • I’m a participant, where can I access program materials?

    • Participant program materials, including the messaging boards, can be accessed via the password-protected Participant Portal

  • What happens if I forget my password?

    • Please note that each group messaging board has a unique password that is different from your Participant Portal password

    • Still having password troubles? No biggy! Connect with us via our Contact Form or email us your details at OurYouthWellbeing@waypointcentre.ca

  • How can I support POMHPY?

    • Fundraising to support the implementation and expansion of POMHPY

    • Know a someone who might be interested in signing up for POMHPY? Share our Sign Up page!

  • Where can I find mental wellness resources outside of POMHPY?

    • Check out our list of external mental wellness resources, services, and programs here!

Have a question we didn’t answer?

Connect with us via our contact form or email us at OurYouthWellbeing@waypointcentre.ca and we’ll get back to you.