SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute

The SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute provides mental health training and education rooted in arts and culture approaches. Based in Toronto, the organization develops and delivers programs that help communities, educators, and healthcare workers understand how creative expression and cultural practices support mental wellbeing, particularly for children and youth. The institute combines evidence-based mental health knowledge with artistic methods to create accessible learning opportunities that reach diverse populations across the Greater Toronto Area. Through workshops, training programs, and resource development, the centre builds capacity in schools, community organizations, and health settings to recognize and address mental health needs using culturally responsive, arts-informed strategies.