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1 Bruce Grey C.D.S.B Mental Health Champions A collaborative and cross grade mental health program in partnership with the Grey Bruce Health Unit

2 Youth Mental Health Champions Program Historically an Initiative between Public Health Units, School Boards and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Supports students to become Mental Health Leaders and Champions in their schools

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4 Mental Health Leads Presented by: J osh Fetherston & Quinn Richardson

5 This image cannot currently be displayed. Josh Fetherston 15 years old S tudent at S acred Heart High S chool 3rd year in the program.

6 This image cannot currently be displayed. Quinn R ichardson 18 Years old, S tudent at S acred Heart High S chool 1st Year Champion Youth Leader

7 High Five Approach (Ice B reaker) Thumb - What is a unique talent or characteristic you possess? Pointer - What gets you excited? Middle - What do you want to achieve? Personal Goal? Best Info? Passions? Excites You? Ring - What is the best information you have received from the summit? Questions? Pinky - What are you passionate about?

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9 Overview Youth Training Role within the Program Team Communication Team Objectives Youth Engagement

10 Youth Leader Benefits S kills gained in: P ublic S peaking Communication Leadership Facilitation Learn about: Mental health vs. mental illness S tigma R esilience and coping skills S upports in your community Gain experiences with: Planning and delivering workshops Networking and meeting new people

11 S imilar Goals Peer to Peer Decrease in Intimidation Increased in Attentiveness

12 Source: St. Anthony s Catholic School

13 Dual Continuum Bring Awareness Aw areness Teach Strategies Maintain Mental Health Source:

14 W hat are the stigmas? Stigma Learn about them. Combat the stigmas. R eduction

15 Source: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Teeswater)

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18 Knowledge of Resources wesforyouthonline.ca To promote mental and emotional wellness in youth aged 13 to 19 in Grey Bruce and surrounding areas, Services: online counselling, face to face counselling, group counselling sessions, w orkshops, seminars, guest speakers and a community resource centre. A helpline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people experiencing distress or crisis, Trained volunteers, supervised by professionals, provide caring and non judgmental support and work to empow er callers to seek solutions to the challenges they face. The help;one reduces reduces the risk of suicide, provides assessment, consultation and referral for access to other services in conjunction with the Ow en Sound Hospital s Crisis Team. w w w.w ecaregreygreybruce.ca The Grey Bruce W e CARE Project is an initiative of community agencies and school boards that work together to increase and enhance community capacity and mobilization to promote youth mental health and prevent youth suicide.

19 The Benefits Of The Program Education on Mental health and mental illnesses. Teaching positive coping strategies. Addressing substances and mental health early on. Leadership & community involvement opportunity.

20 Mental Health Champions Program Presented by: Nick Meleskie And Michael Feit

21 Nick Meleskie 13 Years Old Student at St. Joseph's School 1st year as a Mental Health Champion

22 Michael Feit 12 years old Student at St. Joseph's school 1st year as a mental health champion

23 Role within the Program To Improve the Health and Wellbeing of our Peers Organizing Monthly Mental Health Initiatives To Reduce the Stigma around Mental Health Discourage the Misuse of Drugs, Alcohol and Other Substances

24 Training day Learned about Stress & Positive Coping Strategies Resources Available to Youth surrounding Mental Health and Mental Illness Learned about Mental Health & S tigma Developed an Action Plan for our School

25 A Year in Review

26 October Training

27 November Initiative Paralympian & St. Joseph s Alumni, Josh Cassidy Resilience and Determination for Junior/Intermediate Grades

28 December Initiative Staff versus Students Volleyball Game Food Donations Collected Promoted Mental Health: Exercise School Community

29 January Initiative School Colouring Club promoted Mental Health Building Relationships with Students from other Classes and Grade Levels

30 January Initiative Interactive Bulletin Board- Students shared their goals for 2017 and Staff shared their hopes for their students.

31 February Initiative Candy Gram Fundraiser- Valentine Day Chocolates delivered to students bought by friends Extra chocolates delivered to students who may benefit

32 March Initiative Transforming Sick Room into Wellness Room Inspirational Quotes New Lighting Therapeutic Colouring Books Decluttering New Furniture

33 Easter Egg Hunt - Students from K- Grade 3 Everyone received a freezie upon completion Students encouraged to work as team Students with the most creative easter egg baskets won prizes that promoted physical activity (i.e. soccer ball, skipping ropes, basketball) April Initiative

34 May Initiative Mental Health Champions organized Assembly To raise awareness about stigma Stigma Walk Read an Announcement about Mental Health Every Day

35 May Initiative Wrote a personalized message with inspirational quote for each student on the first day they started EQAO (Gr. 3 & Gr. 6) Bought a healthy treat for each student

36 Impact at School Level

37 Impact on Students/Peers Enhanced coping strategies through participation in social activities that will support mental health promotion and substance misuse prevention Reduced stigma related to mental illness directed toward peers Increased ability to manage stigma, behaviours and resilience

38 Impact as a School Community Supports the Foundations for a Healthy School Framework Supports School Mental Health Strategy and BGCDSB Mental Health Strategy Opportunity to raise awareness regarding mental health promotion and stigma of mental illness and substance misuse

39 Benefits To Us

40 Developing Skills Public speaking Communication Leadership

41 Educating Ourselves Mental Health vs Mental Illness Stigma Positive Coping Strategies

42 Gaining Experience Networking and Meeting New People Planning and Delivering Workshops

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