We are seeing an increase of mental health difficulties in community youth, including self harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and the knowledge that confirmed youth suicides have taken place in our community in the past few months. In collaboration with all local school jurisdictions and several of our mental health community partners, a decision was made to hold a Special Community Meeting for parents and community members. This meeting is being held with short notice as there is an urgent need to connect with families about mental health concerns facing the youth in our community.
We need your help, we are seeking information from the most valuable community partners we have, our parents. This will help us to assess how to plan ahead and support our kids in the best way. What are you seeing in your children?
- What are you seeing and hearing from your child and/or their peer group?
- What are you noticing in yourselves (as parents)?
- What are you worried about?
- What do you need for your child(ren)?
- What do you need for yourself as a caregiver?
