Expanding the Reach for Mental Wellness for Better Performance in Sport & Life
Empowering all youth as valued partners in addressing and making decisions about issues that affect them personally and/or that they believe to be important
We provide each coach with effective tools and strategies to better support their young athletes
Thank You Ontario Trillium Foundation for Your Support
Everyone has mental health regardless of whether or not they have mental illness.
Kids can give up playing sports easily without the proper motivation and encouragement.
New Path Youth & Family Services, with the support of Morton Youth Services and coaches, developed Expand the Reach.
Community based activity groups provide many benefits to youth, and act as a protective and preventative factor for many.
The coach/athlete relationship is often one of the most significant relationships in a young person’s life.
To support coaches and provide them with the necessary “tools”, to assist with the identification of behaviours that may indicate mental health problems.
Research shows that 1 in 5 children have a mental health problem, and we know that early diagnosis and treatment lead to better outcomes for children later in life, and decrease involvement in youth justice system.
