BRIDGE THE GAP IS A YOUTH-LED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO POST-SECONDARY.

BRIDGE THE GAP:

• Provides a safe place to build friendships with like-minded individuals• Provides essential life and mental health skills (not taught in schools)• Instills confidence• Creates leaders• Raises mental health awareness through education and practice• Most importantly, lowers the risk of suicide

OUR PROGRAM CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF:

Youth (ages 13 to 24) gathering together in groups of 4 to 10 members, once a week. They will be guided to vote on a group leader, choose a community cause with a partnered local charity and launch a community fundraiser.

All groups will be supervised by a peer mentor who will be there to host workshops, absolve conflicts and to provide guidance.

Students who would like to participate in Bridge the Gap, please contact Mariam Yousefi at mariam@mindsinneed.org | mindsinneed.org

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMMinds In Need of Attention depends on our members to provide sustainable support for our programs and services. Members of MINA are a part of an inclusive group of individuals that support mentally healthy communities. Members range from various ages and ethnic groups, bringing a diverse input on what it takes to be mentally healthy.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS:

• Members Only mental health workshops lead by industry professionals

• Vote at MINA’s Annual General Meeting• Receive your SAFETALK Certificate

(First Aid for Suicide Prevention)

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF MINDS IN NEED OF ATTENTION, PLEASE PROVIDE A DONATION OF:

Non-Student Rate (23 years and older): $50 annuallyStudent Rate (up to 23 years of age): $25 annually

All proceeds raised through our membership program go to support all our programs and services.Contact Mariam Yousefi to learn more about our Founding Members promotion.

• MINA T-shirt • MINA’s Mentality Matters magazine • Discount rates to MINA’s Mental Fitness

services (to be launched in 2016)