ELEMENTARY LEVEL PROGRAMS
I’m Thumbody is a self-esteem program targeted to children in grade three. It’s delivered by trained volunteers and promotes mental health by teaching about self-esteem and emotional awareness. It is offered to all public school grade three classrooms. READ MORE
Program contact: Tayte Willows / t.willows@cmha.pe.ca / (902) 628-1648
JUNIOR HIGH
Signals of Suicide is a school-based suicide prevention program presented by a trained facilitator in grade 9 classrooms throughout the province. Combining interactive learning techniques, open discussions and a short video. The one-hour session explores the topic of suicide with youth, and teaches them ways to seek help for themselves and their peers when they’re in distress. READ MORE
Program contact: Pat Doyle / suicideprevention@cmha.pe.ca / (902) 628-3669
HIGH SCHOOL
safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST. Staff are currently working on a schedule to deliver nine free safeTalk training sessions across the province – three in Prince County, three in Queen and another three in Kings. READ MORE
Program contact: Pat Doyle / suicideprevention@cmha.pe.ca / (902) 628-3669
SPORTS
Talk Today is one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. Its aim is to promote the mental health of young athletes and to spread awareness about the benefits of positive mental health throughout communities across the country.
Originally launched by CMHA Ontario Division in partnership with the OHL in 2014, Talk Today provides an important opportunity to address the mental health needs of athletes across the province and across Canada. The program has become a valuable platform for CMHA branches, local sports teams and individual players to encourage open discussion about mental health within the community and the broader public. READ MORE
Program contact: Amanda Brazil / a.brazil@cmha.pe.ca / (902) 628-3651
SELF-HELP GROUPS
There are a number of self-help groups across the island that we support. Some are targeted specifically to youth. Participating in self-help offers social support, relief from isolation and provides education and practical information. Most importantly you know you’re not alone because you’re surrounded by others with similar struggles and experiences. Click HERE for a complete list. There might be something in there just for you!