Be the First to Try New Youth Mental Health Support Tool created by the Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University!

For the past year, a team at the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University has been building a digital tool to support youth mental health in Canada. The team is now seeking youth between the ages of 11 and 18 to try out the new tool and provide feedback. Here’s your chance to use your voice to make a difference!

After reviewing the tool, participants will complete a short 10-minute survey and a follow-up 30-minute interview at a time of their choosing. As a thank-you for their time, you will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.

If you or someone you know is interested in making a valuable impact on youth mental health, please reach out to Dr. Stephana Julia Moss at sj.moss@dal.ca. Your insights can help us create a tool that truly supports young people in managing their mental health. 

Public Health Agency of Canada seeking feedback from youth ages 18-29

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is developing resources for youth to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual health. To better understand youth’s needs and preferences, PHAC is carrying out a a short, anonymous survey. The feedback will help ensure that PHAC’s materials and activities for educating the public reach young people, connect with them, and are easy for them to use.

Survey will close on August 6 at 5pm EST

To do the survey, please click here

If you want more information, please click here

The YCRH's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan now Available!

Last week, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) announced the release of its strategic plan, which will guide the organization’s efforts over the next three years. This comprehensive plan outlines the high-level objectives, values, and strategic priorities shaping the YCRH’s actions and initiatives during this period.

The Strategic Plan can be viewed here.

To learn more about the YCRH, please click here

Children First Canada to hold "Being, Belonging, Becoming" Workshop in Calgary on July 6

Being, Belonging, Becoming (BBB) is an innovative youth leadership program that improves the mental health and resilience of youth. The program is aimed at equipping youth aged 13-18 to develop skills, capacity and confidence to create innovative solutions to complex social issues.

In this program, youth will participate in an interactive, youth-led workshop and engage with an online learning platform that educates, inspires and empowers youth to be leaders and changemakers. Participants will learn about children’s rights, social justice, the Canadian parliamentary process and activism. Using this knowledge, youth will work in small teams to develop a social impact project which seeks to empower participants to create change and make a positive impact in their community. 

This program will be facilitated by Children First Canada team members. 

To learn more and to register, please click here

Stella Place's "My Next Chapter Peer Support Training Program" accepting Applications for 2024!

Stella’s Place is thrilled to announce the “My Next Chapter Peer Support Training Program is open to applications for the fall of 2024. This comprehensive initiative is designed to empower individuals aged 18-29 to cultivate their personal peer support practice, grounded in the principles of hope, recovery, self-determination, empathy, and equal relationships.

Stella’s Place believes that by working together, the impact of this program is amplified and reaches more young adults who can benefit from peer support.

Applications for the program are now open until June 14th, 2024. To learn more about applicant eligibility criteria and to access the application form, please visit https://forms.gle/sEAWee324n6PxFKu8