YouVoiceOttawa

Researching and spreading awareness into #mentalhealth access for racialized youth! 📣

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Ottawa Newcomer & Racialized Youth
Age 16-24 :

Win a 25$ Amazon gift card by participating In YouVoice’s Photovoice Project !!!

Speak your truth, tell your story and you could win!!!

If interested DM or email us:
[email protected] 📣🗣

[Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition @DiasporaOttawa]

“This unjustifiable trauma was inflicted on these young children with impunity, further reinforcing a fear that the Black community has of the police. Local activists don’t erode public trust in the police - the police do that and sadly this will happen again.”
@OttawaPolice

[OttawaStreetMedics @MedicsOttawa]

(1/3) We need your help to meet current support requests! e-transfers to [email protected]
cost breakdown in next tweet(s)

[TheDoorYouthCentre @thedooryouth613]

We are excited to introduce Coding Program at The Door Youth Centre. Youth Ages 12-18 are welcome.

[Hit the Streets @hitthestreets_]

We got a grant!!!!

We've been working behind the scenes with other orgs to get the financial support to the folks who need it most!

Funding support is still needed, send to: @DiasporaOttawa @1492LBL @J4Abdirahman @A7G_Official @CPEPgroup @MedicsOttawa @OttFoodNotBombs 💖🛒

[Hit the Streets @hitthestreets_]

#BLM reposts only go so far, and Pantene ain’t gonna cut it!

We are calling on the community to show up for our #ACB neighbours in need ...
#ACB Skin/Hair care products & empty jars w/ lids needed!

CTless pickup: [email protected]
Donate :@daliae_m 🛒💖

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know?

Just because youth aren’t in school doesn’t mean they are skipping class to have fun.

In this study, over 10% said physical & mental health constraints kept them from attending, yet over half had provided unpaid help to others. 📣🗣

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

#selfcare is one of the most important steps to #mentalhealth ...

During these uncertain times, taking time out to take care of YOU is one of the best investments you can make! 📣🗣

[First Nations House @UofTFNH]

Today's Wellness Wednesday tip is to remember to take time for YOU by engaging in acts of self-care.

Self-care involves deliberate acts that contribute to our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Swipe through the photos to check out some self-care ideas!

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know?

Over 2 million ( 7%) of youth aged 15 & older have a #mentalhealth related disability.

Four of the most common conditions reported are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder & severe stress disorders 📣🗣

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know?

Canadians living in the lowest income areas experience 5.5x higher hospitalization rates than those living in more viable socioeconomic areas. 📣🗣

[Social Planning Council of Ottawa @SPCOttawa]

@OttawaYou YouVoice is holding a series of weekly discussions centered around mental health and wellness. Free and open to all racialized youth Feb. 21, 27, March 6 from 6-8pm. Contact [email protected]

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know? We are hosting weekly discussions around #mentalhealth & wellness for Racialized Youth & Newcomers via zoom!

It’s completely free! 📣🗣

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

We’re so excited to announce our Photovoice Project highlighting #MentalHealth

If you identify BIPOC or Newcomer and you’re 16-24 this project is for you! Speak your truth, have fun and help your community! 📣🗣

Contact [email protected]

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Life is hard enough as a youth, facing challenges and overcoming barriers while dealing with mental health can prove to be extra challenging.

@OttawaYou we are working with Newcomer and Racialized youth to identify and overcome barriers faced in Canadian society 📣🗣

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know?

Up to 1 in 5 youth in Ontario struggle with #mentalhealth , of those 5 out 6 will not receive any treatment. 📣🗣

@OttawaOCISO @CCIOttawaYouth @SWCHC @iwsoLanguage @ScfsOttawa @ChineseOttawa @JewishOttawa @JFSOtt @kindspaceca @Youth_Ottawa @thedooryouth613

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

Did you know? 84% of the youth surveyed by @homelesshub said they needed additional support outside of what is community provided.

76% said they experience barriers to accessing what is available. 📣🗣

@OttawaOCISO @CCIOttawaYouth @kindspaceca @Youth_Ottawa @thedooryouth613

[Social Planning Council of Ottawa @SPCOttawa]

This is a step in the right direction.

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

Our fourth panelist for our event is Hamilton City Councilor, @NrinderWard3!

Since being elected in 2018, Nann has spearheaded among other things, the declaration of a climate emergency, a strategy to eliminate single-use plastics and the exploration of a vacant homes tax.

[YouVoiceOttawa @OttawaYou]

It can be overwhelming to reach out for help when needed, especially knowing where to begin! Our team member & certified councillor @SukanyaMukh has complied this fabulous list of mental health resources 📣🗣

#MentalHealthAwareness

https://t.co/oWGuXGUGl0

[Social Planning Council of Ottawa @SPCOttawa]

The @ottawacity Anti-Racism Secretariat has released a survey. The survey is open to all residents and allows everyone to be part of determining important needs in six priority areas, including addressing system racism.
https://t.co/EWDZFSCCEu
#AntiRacismWork