Youth Engagement
Peace of Mind: Workshops for Secondary Students
Through Peace of Mind workshops, our facilitators and trained volunteers help secondary students to build awareness of social, emotional and mental health issues.
The workshops then aim to develop skills that promote resilience in response to common challenges high school students may encounter.
Funded by the City of Richmond, and Community Gaming Grants.
*Workshop booking for 2026 spring semester is closed. Please contact cchow@chimoservices.com for other inquiries.
Youth Engagement Contact
For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator, Christine Chow, at cchow@chimoservices.com
Resources for Youth
Are you a youth looking to access free services and support? Check out this resource sheet for a list of agencies in your area.
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Mental Health Series
Stress Management
Recommended for Grade 8 or above
This workshop helps students recognize their stress levels and gain effective stress management skills and coping tools that are essential in dealing with everyday stress.
Mental Health Series
Suicide Awareness
Recommended for Grade 9 or above
This workshop teaches students to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of suicide in a safe and age-appropriate way. Through empathy-building activities and guided discussion, students learn how to check in with someone who may be struggling, how to offer support, and when to reach out to trusted adults or professionals for help.
Mental Health Series
Mental Health and Building Resilience
Recommended for Grade 10 or above
This workshop challenges common stereotypes about mental illness through real-life examples and reflective discussions. The workshop explores how stigma affects individuals, what supports help people heal and thrive, and how they can strengthen mental wellness within their community.
Relationship Series
Communication Skills
Recommended for Grade 8 or above
This workshop helps students build strong communication skills by practicing active listening, assertiveness, and clear boundary-setting. Through relatable scenarios, students learn how consent works in everyday interactions and how to express their needs respectfully while considering others.
Relationship Series
Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention (T.R.A.P.)
Recommended for Grade 9 or above
This workshop creates awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Through guided discussions and activities, students learn what relationship abuse looks like, and how to help someone who may be in an unhealthy relationship.