About MyPlace

MyPlace is a school based mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention program for middle years’ students in the Medicine Hat Public School District.

Promotion

The MyPlace program offers mental health information to students through classroom presentations and school wide activities. The MyPlace program also offers mental health information sessions to parents, teachers and community partners who play an integral role in the capacity building for youth.

Prevention

MyPlace school success coaches provide support for identified students in order to foster self-esteem, appropriate social skills, and community connections. The success coaches can also re-educate students in areas such as stress management, problem solving and effective time management. Success coaches through activity programming provide a place for the students to connect, feel welcome and develop positive productive relationships.

Early Intervention

The MyPlace program coordinates and brings youth service agencies into the school to establish a mental health safety net for all middle years students. On site support is offered in an inclusive and youth friendly manner that fosters a supportive environment and promotes individual resiliency.