Community Helpers Program
Medicine Hat YMCA is very excited to now be offering the Community Helpers Program (CHP). Alberta Health Services Community Helpers Program (CHP) is a peer helping program offered to youth and young adults ages 12 to 30 and adults who support youth. Through CHP, participants (known as helpers) learn and develop skills to connect and strengthen communities. Topics include effective communication, self-care, coping with stress, knowing when to refer people to professional services, handling crises, and suicide awareness. The program also connects helpers to community and professional support services, which bridges the community's connection between informal and formal supports.
For additional information please contact our Community Helpers Coordinator, Brenna.
