May 7 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, a day of awareness.
Led by the Institute of Families in co-operation with partners across the country, the day is intended to help create public awareness and acknowledgement of the thousands of children, youth and families needing mental health support and care across Canada.
Statistics reveal four to five students in every classroom of 30 across the nation struggle in the classroom, in making friends, in participating in activities and in functioning with their families.
On May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., drop in to ‘Sharing the Care Resource Fair’ at Shuswap Middle School.
This is a community-wide event for parents, caregivers and those who work with children and youth. Learn more about child and youth mental health and substance use and the resources available in our area.
The doctors of B.C. and the Ministry of Health are committed to increasing timely access to support and services for child and youth mental health and substance use through funding for one of the largest initiatives of its kind – the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative.
The Shuswap action team includes a diverse cross-section of mental health and substance-use service providers, stakeholders and youth and families.
For information about the Resource Fair, contact Monica Kriese at 250-833-6100, or email monica@forcesociety.com.
