During this time of opportunity and challenge, together we must create a springboard for community driven change for Maine youth. Across Maine, too many youth are isolated. The rate of youth anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness in Maine have reached crisis levels.
In the 2019 Maine Integrated Youth Survey almost 50% of youth feel they do not matter to their community. While a child may feel connected within their family or school, how can we create a culture in Maine where youth feel they matter in community?
Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected to school, home, with other important people or organizations. Mattering and social connectedness are protective factors that reduce the likelihood of poor mental health and other risks such as suicide and substance use. A strong sense of mattering in the community helps provide a sense of connectedness with lasting effects on their health and well-being.
Thank you in advance for Joining the Conversation!
REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY FORUM
Facilitated by Carole Martin
January-March of 2021, The Maine Resilience Building Network-MRBN- is hosting facilitated Community Conversations to Cultivate Mattering for Maine Youth. Virtual Forums are schedule in all 9 Public Health Districts across every Maine County. Participation is Free to Attend. Together we will listen, learn and share. All community members are encouraged to attend.
Your voice matters.
- Jan 26 Public Health District 1-York County: Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Feb 02 Aroostook Public Health District 8- Aroostook County Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Feb 03 Public Health District 2 – Cumberland County Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Feb 08 Midcoast Public Health District 4- Waldo, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Feb 11 Western Public Health District 3 – Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford Counties Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Mar 05 Downeast Public Health District 7 Hancock and Washington Counties Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Mar 10 Tribal Public Health District -5 Tribal Communities Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Mar 16 Penquis Public Health District 6-Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
- Mar 18 Central Public Health District 5-Somerset and Kennebec Counties Youth Mattering Community Conversation Public Forum
If you cannot attend your health district/county zoom event, please attend another event. There are two evening events available. Please join the Community Conversations to learn how you can build positive connections for Maine Youth.
Join the Community Conversation.
For more information contact Maine Resilience Building Network at info@maineresilience.org or visit www.maineresiliece.org.