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Blue Wave - Youth Mental Health Education Program

Financial, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Aims to makes a difference in the lives of youth struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and/or mental health issues. Their mission was to increase awareness, encourage solutions, foster hope and end the stigma of mental illness

Blue Wave Youth Team: A group of young people from across BC aged 14–18. Part of our program involves teaching a mental health skills course to teenagers, and our team is giving their advice on all the course materials to make them relevant for a Canadian youth audience.

Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary: A bursary program for young people under 20 with mental health problems and in financial need. Awards are between $700 per recipient, depending on the year.

You are eligible for bursery if you :

Have experienced significant mental health or substance use problem and are accessing treatment and support
Can demonstrate financial need
Are under the age of 20 at the time you apply
Have lived in BC for at least a year from the date of your application
Are not enrolling or enrolled in a government-sponsored job training program
Will be enrolled in first-year studies at a recognized BC university, college, or technical institute by January 1 of the year after you are applying

Living Life to the Full for Youth: A 12-hour course that teaches skills for dealing with life’s challenges. In 8 fun sessions the course looks at worry, low mood, isolation, healthy thinking, problem solving, confidence, and anger management.

604-688-3234

Public email: info@cmha.bc.ca

Website: https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-services...

#905, 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4A4

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost