By The Canadian Press

4-H Canada to address mental, physical health with new programs

Nov 21, 2018 | 5:58 AM

OTTAWA- 4-H Canada has announced a new plan to help address emotional and physical well-being among youth in rural communities across Canada.

The organization has created the 4-H Canada Healthy Living Initiative, a two-year program that is aimed at supporting mental health and physical health initiatives.

The Healthy Living Initiative means offering youth not only the tools and resources to face challenges, but also opportunities to learn how to thrive,” says Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO, in a news release.  “As a positive youth development organization, 4-H Canada continually strives to understand our members and develop programming that meets their needs. We are truly grateful that so many partners have joined us in helping to create the resources that leaders can use to make a difference in the lives of youth across Canada.”

The first year of the program will focus on creating resources and tools for youth facing mental health challenges, as well as teaching youth how to support other youth who need help.

The second year will focus on physical health, nutrition and well-being.

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Workshops and webinars will be delivered to more than 4-H 7,700 leaders across Canada to help create the resources.

The program will roll out in spring 2019.

(The Canadian Press)