Priorities & Projects
Tri-Cities Wrap Around Model of Care for Mental Health in Immigrant Families
About the Project
The Tri-Cities Wrap Around Model of Care for Mental Health in Immigrant Families project aims to support the community in promoting mental health literacy by:
- Strengthening the capacity of early years’ service providers in mental health promotion and literacy through training, tools, and knowledge exchange
- Supporting immigrant families with a coordinated model of care that would enhance their mental health and wellbeing.
The Need
Women’s mental health postpartum has been impacted by COVID-19 because of the lack of support during and post-delivery. Immigrant women with children aged 0-6 years old express feelings of anxiety, distress and fear. The mental health impacts on women and/or parents can influence the physical, psychological and social development of young children.
Our Partners
Immigrant Families Panel: The project engages immigrant families from four language and cultural groups (Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Farsi) to guide project activities. This ensures that the project supports their diverse needs. If you would like to participate, please contact chantel.spade@success.bc.ca.
Steering Committee Members: The project also gets guidance and direction from representatives from community organizations that support families with children aged 0-6 in the Tri-Cities.
Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC): The project is monitored and evaluated by SRDC to measure the impact of project activities and identify evidence for sustainability.
Project Activities
Tri-Cities Family Challenge Booklet
Is your family up to the challenges?
Your family can participate in a monthly challenge that will:
- Boost your connection with one another
- Capture memories that your family can cherish, and
- Strengthen your connection to the community
The family challenge is geared for families with children aged 0-6; however, all families are encouraged to participate. Are you ready? Capture memories using your booklet through drawings, photos or stories. The booklets is yours to keep but you can also share your experience with us! Share & Win.
Download the multilingual Tri-Cities Family Challenge Booklet, which encompasses the languages of English, French, Chinese, Korean, and Farsi.
Wraparound Supports
In collaboration with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. immigrant families are connected with the Early Childhood Development team which provides supports to meet individual needs. Families also participate in parent education workshops and family-oriented activities to support their wellness in the community. Visit here for more information.
Service Provider Capacity Building
The project offers service providers training and networking opportunities to enhance their practice as it relates to mental health literacy and promotion.
Engage with Us!
Do you provide services to immigrant families with children aged 0-6? Tell us about your training needs and how we can support you in promoting mental health and wellness to your clients. Complete a short survey, here!
Tools and Resources
Service Providers
Graphic Recording: Using Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts
- Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts
- Expressive Arts Workshop Graphic Recording
- Opening Remarks Graphic Recording
Families
Emotion Magnets:
- How are you feeling? (English)
- How are you feeling? (Farsi)
- How are you feeling? (Chinese)
- How are you feeling? (Korean)
Family Challenge:
Join our next training sessions:
Save the Date!
- Parent- Child Mother Goose Teacher-Training Workshop, June 28th and 29th, 2023
- Make the Connection e-Learning Training Course, July and August, 2023, Self-paced
- Kids Have Stress Too! Pre-School, Kindergarten and Parent Training, October 18th, 2023
Contact Us For More Information:
Chantel Spade
Project Coordinator
T 236.880.1089
E chantel.spade@success.bc.ca
