Canadian Mental Health Association, Elgin - OM for/pour Out There Creative Therapy

Canadian Mental Health Association, Elgin - OM for/pour Out There Creative Therapy

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$209,600
Duration36 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Thames Valley
Population servedYouth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29
Age group12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a grant of $209,600 over 36 months to deliver individual and group mentoring, artistic training and education programs for youth experiencing mental health issues in Elgin County. Using the arts, storytelling and one-on-one training with professional mentors, a creative resource space will be set up in Springfield where youth can feel safe to experiment creatively, while accessing mental health information and resources.
Grant resultYouth know about and easily navigate resources and opportunities in their communities
Grant statusClosed