University of British C olumbia

Neville Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall

Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2015 SUMMER INSTITUTE IS NOW OPEN!

Join other teachers, school counsellors, school support staff, school administrators, district staff, health care professionals, parents, youth and school community partners from across BC to:

• Exchange knowledge and practical strategies on how to foster school connectedness in classrooms and school communities;

• Hear from youth and families about collaborating and creating strong networks to actively support children and youth;

• Improve awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use challenges;

• Network with colleagues and partners in mental health and education.

DAY 1 – BUILDING STRONG, RESILIENT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

Featuring:

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology,and Special Education, Faculty of Education, UBC; Interim Director, Human Early Learning Partnership, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Vani Jain, Associate Program Director, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation

Plus, stories from schools across BC demonstrating the impact of youth, family and community engagement in fostering school connectedness and promoting mental wellness.

DAY 2 – ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES

featuring:

Dan Reist, Assistant Director at the Centre for Addictions Research of BC, University of Victoria

And, a youth-led session and breakout discussions with information, resources and strategies for supporting children and youth.

• Registration fee: $70 (lunch will be provided)

• Space is limited! Register by June 19th

FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE VISIT:

http://keltymentalhealth.ca/SI2015

PROMOTING MENTAL WELLNESS IN BC SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

2015 Summer Institute participants will have the opportunity to actively contribute to advancing solutions for child and youth wellbeing as part of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation’s WellAhead Social Innovation Lab.