Dear Family and Friends,

I've been working at St. Joseph's Health Centre for 11 years and I am excited to finally participate in the 11th annual Cycle 4 St. Joe's!

Over my time at St. Joe's, I have had the privilege of working with many young patients and families.

I've had the opportunity to create the first ever Fathers' Mental Health Clinic in Canada, which continues to provide service to new fathers each week and is an effective early intervention in improving the mental health for the whole family. Check out a patient story here: https://www.weareunsinkable.com/unsinkable-adult-heroes/the-gifts-of-fatherhood   

This September we have launched our new Adolescent Mental Health Day School Program and we have more exciting ideas to follow.

Please consider supporting me and my team, The Rapid Psyclers, as we train for the big ride on September 24th. Your donation will go directly to our mental health initiatives including our new Mental Health Care Experience Fund. This fund will be used to support patients who are in significant financial need, in accessing mental health care services and supports.  

Please help me and our team take the lead in both fundraising and the final lap. I appreciate all of your support. 

Andrew

A Howlett MD FRCPC | Service Head Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Founder, Fathers' Mental Health Clinic