Service provides:

• mental health supports for youth to reduce suicidal ideation and stigma through holistic means

Includes:

• reducing mental health stigmas and increasing the access to supports in the community
• the opportunity for youth to learn skills they can use by themselves or with others in various situations where they may be struggling
• 13 of the tipi pole teachings to help youth find support in the community and themselves by increasing their self-esteem, self-confidence, and willingness to seek help
• support - youth begin to identify healthy supports in the community, in their lives, and connecting to Indigenous culture, Elders, and knowledge keepers
• reducing stigma - youth are presented with facts about mental health / wellness in an open space where all questions are welcomed; knowledge is provided about mental wellness and how to become a supporter to the community
• holistic means - youth learn skills such as practicing mindfulness through Thoughtful Thursdays, identifying healthy role models, 1-on-1 conversation, and various activities that help youth identify how they are feeling and what their goals are