Ottawa, ON, September 9, 2026 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada is excited to announce that, effective September 8th, Jack.org will take over HEADSTRONG and The Inquiring Mind (TIM) to further increase the impact and growth of these programs and help more young people facing barriers to mental health.
Developed through the Commission’s Opening Minds initiative, HEADSTRONG and TIM have supported youth, educators, schools, and communities for more than a decade. As Canada’s largest network of young people supporting young people, with strong connections across the education sector, Jack.org is well-positioned to expand the programs’ reach and impact for decades to come.
“HEADSTRONG and The Inquiring Mind are powerful examples of what can happen when we identify a need, build an effective solution, and work with partners to maximize impact,” said Lili-Anna Pereša, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. “We’re proud of what these programs have achieved and confident that Jack.org is the right organization to help them reach even more young people across Canada.”
“We’re honoured to welcome HEADSTRONG and The Inquiring Mind to Jack.org,” said Michael Braithwaite, President and CEO of Jack.org. “These programs have already made a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, and we look forward to building on that success and expanding their reach in schools and communities across Canada. The transition reflects a shared commitment to ensuring proven youth mental health programs continue to grow and evolve to meet increasing demand.
Jack.org has been working diligently with the Commission to ensure that there will be no disruption to existing programming or services during the transition.
About the Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is a not-for-profit, pan-Canadian mental health organization that connects evidence, knowledge, and lived experience to provide actionable insights and solutions that advance mental health to improve lives.
About Jack.org
Jack.org is a national charity that empowers young people to take care of their mental health, supports youth leadership, and works to strengthen mental health literacy and connections among young people across Canada.
Media Contacts
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Debra Yearwood
Director, Marketing and Communications
Jack.org
Danielle Kinahan
Director, Communications and Media
