Compassionate Card Service
Compassionate Card Service
Youth Mental Health Canada Peer Support Program
What is the Compassionate Card Service?
- It is a way to provide peer support in action by sending messages of support to people who are struggling.
- It is a way of normalizing the conversation on mental health
- It is a way of providing tools for expressing compassion and demonstrating support
About This Service
What is peer support?
Peer support is an evidence, strength and hope-based practice that has been shown to have great value in supporting people with mental health challenges.
Support can be social, emotional, or practical support. Peer support is based on shared personal experience and empathy. The focus is on the wellbeing of individuals.
“Peer support builds confidence and hope for healing.”
After you complete the application form, you will receive a message of support on/with a YMHC greeting card. We can send you a digital card through email.
* This is not an emergency service. Please call 9-1-1 if your life is in immediate danger.
What you will receive
Once you complete the application form, you will receive a message of support on a YMHC greeting card. We can send you a digital card through email.
If you require a message of support because you are struggling with your mental health, please complete the following information. All information included is confidential.