A path to resilience: How communities can strengthen child and youth mental well-being 

Our second 2024 PlanH HPP webinar featured Lianne Carley, a Senior Policy Strategist at VCH, who discussed the critical role local governments play in promoting the mental well-being of children and youth through policy decisions ranging from neighbourhood design to transportation networks, to mentorships and employment opportunities.

Carley was followed by two speakers from PlanH BC Grant Community The City of Mission, Teniola Okun, a Community Health Specialist with the Fraser Health, and Inder Herr, a Youth Worker with the City of Mission. They shared how they are using strategies to create opportunities for youth to take a key role in providing feedback and insights to their local government on policies and practices related to children and youth. The webinar was hosted by Connie Allsopp, PlanH Delivery Lead.