A big thank you to TimminsToday.com for being a media sponsor and highlighting Social Work Week and Month.
Check out their website to read our Spotlight article: “Social Work Week and Month: A time to celebrate those who support local children & youth”.
“Social workers play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of children and youth in our community. Their ability to listen, understand, and respond with compassion and professional insight makes a meaningful difference every single day. We are grateful for their dedication to helping young people feel seen, supported, and never alone.”
– Lauren Smith, Director of Services for Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice, Prevention and Community-Based Programs.
About Social Work Week and Month
Each March, North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS) joins agencies across the province in celebrating Social Work Week in Ontario and National Social Work Month, recognizing the profound impact social workers make every day in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities.
This year, the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) highlights the profession with the theme: “Care. Insight. Together.”
This theme captures the interconnected strengths that define social work — empathy, expertise, and partnership in action. Each word stands on its own, yet together they express the unique ability of social workers to blend compassion with critical thinking and lived understanding. This year’s campaign celebrates the trust, expertise, and humanity social workers bring to every community — and the difference they make when care and insight come together.
Access Local Support for Children, Youth, and Families
At NEOFACS, registered social workers play an essential role in providing guidance, encouragement, counselling, resources, and advocacy. Their compassion and dedication make a long-lasting impact on the well-being and safety of children, youth, and families across the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming.
As an integrated service provider, NEOFACS offers a wide range of services, including Child Welfare, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice, Prevention, and Community‑based programs and supports. Our agency is part of a broad network of community‑based organizations that work collaboratively to help ensure people receive the right support, at the right time, close to home.
No matter what challenges children, youth, or families may be facing, you are not alone. Help is available.
If you are concerned about the well‑being or safety of a child or youth, NEOFACS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, by phone at 705‑360‑7100 or toll-free at 1‑866‑229‑KIDS (5437). Our dedicated team of professionals are here to listen, offer support, and help ensure children and youth remain safe and connected to the care they need.
For children and youth aged 0 to 17 experiencing a mental health crisis, our Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Support is available during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Outside of regular office hours, our crisis team provides immediate help when it’s needed most.
Families, caregivers, and community members can learn more about our programs and how to access services.