Youth Engagement Pilot Project | Working with Middle School Students to Enhance Protective Factors & Resiliency

OPHA’s Youth Engagement Project

Increasing the application of knowledge and skills among health promotion professionals working with grades 6, 7 and 8 students in order to enhance protective and resiliency factors against illicit drug use and risk taking behaviours.

The OPHA project offers:

Professional and Comprehensive Resources including Evidence-Based Research, Youth Engagement Toolkits and Guides to Planning, Implementing, and Sustaining Youth Engagement Programming
Sample Plans, Ideas, Provincial Resources, Learnings, and in-depth Information on the Steps of Engaging Youth
In-person Workshops and Web-based Training Opportunities
Professional Coaching and Consultation on Youth Engagement Principles
Tested Process and Outcome Evaluation Tools and Templates ready for adaptation and use

More about our services:

The OPHA Youth Engagement Project’s Pilot Site Sharing

The OPHA Youth Engagement Project worked with six pilot sites during the initial stages of the project. These six sites contributed to the development and revision of the OPHA resources through there work with youth groups in their regions. Read more »

The OPHA Youth Engagement Workshop

Gain knowledge and skills working with youth. Be able to increase engagement activities that enhance protective factors and resiliency against illicit drug use and risk taking behaviours among youth. Read more »

OPHA Youth Engagement Webinar

An excellent professional development opportunity for those preparing for and/or already involved in youth engagement within their organization!

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