And now, he is sharing his story with hopes of inspiring others. Barrette’s story is featured in video detailing his recovery journey. The project was produced in partnership by the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) with the support of the March of Dimes – Sudbury. At 14, Barrette was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, a type of brain tumour. Following surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to remove his pituitary gland, Barrette was left with impaired vision along with cognitive, behaviourial and emotional issues. Originally from Timmins, Barrette eventually moved to Sudbury where he has been supported by the March of Dimes for last 10-plus years. Struggling at times to regulate his emotions, Barrette was eventually admitted to the Neuropsychiatry Service (NPS) at Ontario Shores, a specialty mental health hospital in Whitby, Ont. Along with success in managing his medication, Barrette gained a greater understanding of his own health and learned strategies and skills to help in success in the community. Once discharged, he returned to Sudbury, with the support of March of Dimes, staying connected to the care team at Ontario Shores through OTNInvite. Through OTNInvite the patient receives a link by regular email that initiates a secure video session. It means interactions can take place from the comfort of home – without the burden of long-distance travel — using a personal computer, tablet, or smartphone.