Disable The Label
Disable The Label, also known as DTL, is our annual 3-day retreat for young community leaders and their adult allies in the mental health system.
Since 2007, The New Mentality has hosted a leadership retreat known as Disable The Label (DTL) for our provincial network. The event brings together over 100 participants, including youth leaders, young organizers, partners and adult allies from across the province, who gather to learn and enhance their mental health advocacy skills, share their local projects, and build meaningful connections. At Disable The Label, together we grow our capacity to be mental health advocates and use our voice to make a positive change in the children and youth mental health system in Ontario.
For more details contact, info@thenewmentality.ca
The sense of unity and connection. Everyone are equals at DTL, and that is truly beautiful. I was able to see people speak their truths without fear of judgement, and it created such an important environment for fostering change.
Our Approach
This leadership retreat aims to promote learning and collaboration between youth and adults to address complex issues. To drive change, we must develop new approaches to facilitation, leadership, and teamwork, focusing on building strong, collaborative relationships. The event encourages ownership and responsibility for new ideas and actions.
Youth and adult allies from across the province are invited to share their projects and passion. The retreat features hands-on skill-building sessions and deep, empowering conversations. Youth connect their past and present to shape the future of change they envision. DTL is often called a “you had to be there” experience—explore our photos, videos, art, and reflections to get a sense of it!
DTL over the years
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Reflections
Please note that our organization does not directly provide mental health services.
To find a Children’s Mental Health Centre near you, click here.
If you are in a crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
OUR HEADQUARTERS
2305 - 180 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1Z8