News and Events

Media Relations

Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health (the Centre) staff welcome the opportunity to work with members of the news media. Media relations inquiries are coordinated through the Communications Office, during normal business hours at: 613-737-7600 ext 3332 (after business hours, telephone 613-220-1741).

Media Relations Guidelines

Media relations activities are conducted in the spirit of mutual respect, transparency, accountability and as part of a partnership which the Centre has established with the news media. Media relations principles include:

• Respecting the wishes of children, youth, their parents and caregivers when asked to participate in media relations activities
• Ensuring that in the course of conducting media interviews / photography / videography, the privacy and confidentiality of other children, youth, families and caregivers are protected and safeguarded
• Responding promptly to media inquiries and coordinating media interviews in a fair and equitable manner
• Soliciting news coverage that strengthens the profile of the Centre at the local, regional, national and international levels

Media Relations Procedures

Inquiries by the Media

All media inquiries are to be directed to the Communications Office (613-737-7600 x3332). After business hours, media relations assistance is available at 613-220-1741.

Media Visiting the Centre

While on the Centre or CHEO hospital premises, all members of the media must be accompanied by Communications staff (or designate) for the duration of their visit.

Media Relations for Children, Youth and Families

Parental consent is required before an interview takes place between a child/youth and a member of the media. If the child/youth is younger than 16 years, a parent or guardian must be present for the interview. A media consent form is used for that purpose.