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Adolescent mental health is an increasing and urgent health issue in our community and, all the more recently in the time of COVID. Public health options to meet those needs are inadequate. The Friends of Youth Power Hour are a group dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives that are filling the gaps for adolescent mental health, ensuring those in need receive help, and that there are sufficiently trained therapists and professionals to provide support.
The Youth Power Hour event itself raises awareness for best parenting practices and the serious issues associated with adolescent mental health and raises funds to accomplish the goals above.
In particular, donation dollars raised go to Lionheart Foundation which is dedicated to empowering youth of all genders to achieve strong mental health and well-being. Lionheart delivers its services through counsellors, focused on the unique mental health needs of youth and their families. Anxiety is the most significant emotional health issue treated, commonly manifesting itself in eating disorders, self harm, depression and suicidal adulation.
Lionheart Foundation provides (1) subsidized counselling for individuals and families who cannot afford to pay full cost of treatment, and (2) training of therapists, doctors, nurses and other specialists to increase capacity in our community.
YPH Generated Video Links:
Youth Power Hour 2022 – 1hour 27min
Technology & Kids: Managing the Beast – October ’22 Panel Discussion (38min)
Dr. April Elliott on the state of Youth Mental Health – October ’22 (6.5min)
Testimonial from a Lionheart Subsidy Recipient – October ’22 (9.7min)
A Dad’s Experience with a Daughter’s Anxiety – October ’22 (13.5min)
Anxiety Amping for Kids Post Covid – June 2022 (35 min)
Technology Use and Misuse through Covid – June 2022 (11 min)
2023 YOUTH POWER HOUR Sponsors
TRANSFORMING FRIENDS – $40,000+




EMPOWERING FRIENDS – $20,000 to $39,999


EXCLAMATION FRIENDS – $10,000 to $19,999






VOICE FRIENDS – $5,000 to $9,999













POWER FRIENDS – $2,500 to $4,999








Youth Power Hour 2022
Check out the Resources tab for parenting advice from Lionheart Therapists and recommended readings.
“The panel, the speakers, everyone up there had something worthwhile to say and all of them clearly cared deeply about the cause. I can’t wait to sit down with my wife tonight to talk about our kids and how important these days are in their development.”
A Father
“It was an inspiring hour to say the least, creating a wide open heart and a face full of tears, not to mention lasting knowledge on how to tackle real-life home situations (which I already used last night!)……The panel was amazing, and the speakers, well…I’m speechless. It was a powerful event, and we all appreciate everything the Foundation does, and all it has done for us”
A Mother
“I have 13 & 16 year old granddaughters and just attending the Girl Power Hour has opened my eyes and led to me being much more proactive & engaged in spending quality time with my girls.”