The Canada Service Corps (CSC), funded by the Government of Canada, provides youth the opportunity to be engaged and involved in their communities in a variety of ways. National youth organizations are working with young people on innovative and inspiring projects. Learn more about mindyourmind‘s Design Labs at youthexperts.ca.
What?
The mindyourmind team went to Halifax, NS to work with local youth through the Canada Service Corps initiative. The goal of the project was to co-create a mental health resource specific to the needs of the Halifax community, as identified by the youth. Once the resource is complete they will promote it in their community to ensure it reaches the appropriate audience.
Who?
mindyourmind, staff from Heartwood Centre for Youth Community Development, Laing House and 8 youth from Halifax: Alanna, Alex, Carrie, Hannah, Harley, Keona, Pilaa and Riley.
How?
mindyourmind worked with Heartwood Centre for Youth Community Development and Laing House to recruit youth who are passionate about mental health and being involved in their community. We had a two and a half day Design Studio followed by webinars. Over the course of the Design Studio and the subsequent webinars we were able to identify the top issues facing youth in Halifax. Following this the group decided they wanted to create a video series and an interactive mental health workbook. They are also developing a promotional strategy to disseminate the resources across the city.
Why?
We recognize that mental health programs are not “one size fits all”. We wanted to provide youth with the opportunity to create a mental health resource that is specifically suited to the Halifax area. When resources are co-created and targeted they are more effective. Additionally this process provided the youth valuable skills and transferable experience they can utilize in the future.
Tools
Three Videos all available in English, French and Arabic.
Anchor Book Filled with activities, colouring pages and space for you to be creative. Available in English, French and Arabic.
