It's that time of year again... Children's Mental Health Ontario is seeking a diverse group of youth to sit on CMHO's New Mentality group - The Youth Action Committee - now into its second term. A poster to publicize this fantastic opportunity is attached, together with an application form and the committee's terms of reference.
Youth between the ages of 13 and 24 interested in de-stigmatizing mental health and advocating for services that best meet their needs are welcome to apply by Wednesday, July 14th.
Telephone interviews will occur July 19th to July 23rd.
Youth/ committee members will be asked to commit approximately 5 hours a month for a one-year contract. Meetings will occur primarily by monthly teleconferences.
Do you want to help shape mental health services so that youth are treated with respect and get the help they need?
To apply
Fill out the information below and e-mail it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Apply by: Wednesday July 14th, 2010
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. How do you identify your gender? Female/Male/Other
4. Address
5. Why do you want to get involved? (E.g. Have you been personally affected by mental health concerns?).
6. What skills can you bring to the committee?
For example, are you…
- Creative and innovative
- Non-judgmental
- Sensitive
- Self-motivated
- A great listener
- Can you work effectively as a team-player
- Do you identify as an aboriginal person
- Do you identify as having a disability
- Do you identify as a member of a visible minority
7. Can you commit approximately five hours/month for a one-year term to this committee?
