What’s the best way for youth programs to make sure young people know they exist?
113 responded out of 124 polled
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What kind program or service would be really helpful for you to have access to during the COVID-19 pandemic?
110 responded out of 113 polled
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Is there a program or service in your community that you use or have used that you really appreciate? What is it?
106 responded out of 110 polled
Access to Programs & Services: What U-Reporters Have to Say
What’s the best way for youth programs to make sure young people know they exist?
• Advertise on social media (Instagram and Tik Tok) (57% of responses)
• Promote in schools (27% of responses)
• Other: have youth participate in promotion, advertise on TV and radio, and communicate the program’s impact
What kind program or service would be really helpful for you to have access to during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• In-person and virtual mental health services (e.g. therapy, counselling, stress management)
• In-person and virtual peer gatherings (e.g. youth support groups, study groups, social groups, virtual hang outs, discussion groups)
• Fitness programs (e.g. gyms, team sports, yoga)
• Other: financial aid, tutoring, medical services, volunteer opportunities, university and graduate school application help, opportunities to interact with animals
Is there a program or service in your community that you use or have used that you really appreciate? What is it?
• Not involved in any
• Athletic programs and facilities including school sports teams, martial arts, dance, skating, and horseback riding
• Mental health supports including tele-health counselling, Kids Help Phone, and school teachers and guidance counsellors
• The library
• Specific programs including Boys and Girls Clubs, local volunteering organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, and YMCA
