2012 PROGRAMS & SERVICES FORYOUNG ADULTSOUTCOME: INCREASED RESILIENCY AND PROTECTIVE FACTORSWelcome to <strong>Jasper</strong> BBQquick stats:89% <strong>of</strong> attendees wereunder the age <strong>of</strong> thirty.72% had been in <strong>Jasper</strong>for three months or less<strong>and</strong> the vast majority(92%) work in frontlineroles defined as jobswhere they have dailycontact with tourists <strong>and</strong>customers.“Thanks again for such anamazing day, it was trulyone <strong>of</strong> the most incrediblethings I've ever done.”“The programs that <strong>Jasper</strong>LIFEis running are truly magical, asit inspires you to try new <strong>and</strong>exciting things that <strong>Jasper</strong> hasto <strong>of</strong>fer. ““Thanks for your support <strong>and</strong>helping me to connect with thecommunity.”~<strong>Jasper</strong>LIFE member“This is a great program to trysomething that perhaps youhave always wanted to do; <strong>and</strong>do it in a safe manner. This isalso a great opportunity to meetsome amazing people.”~MAC participant<strong>Jasper</strong>LIFEOffers healthy, balanced lifestyle options through programming, events, clubs<strong>and</strong> workshops for people between the ages <strong>of</strong> 18 <strong>and</strong> 30 living, working <strong>and</strong>playing in <strong>Jasper</strong>, to facilitate community connection <strong>and</strong> help young adultsmake the most <strong>of</strong> their time in <strong>Jasper</strong>. Total members to date: 143Average member age: 23.864% <strong>of</strong> new members had lived in <strong>Jasper</strong> for
2012 PROGRAMS & SERVICES FORYOUTH AND TEENSOUTCOME: INCREASED RESILIENCY AND PROTECTIVE FACTORSPeer SupportA social mechanism facilitated by the Youth/Teen Outreach Worker to connect youth <strong>and</strong> teens inthe community, <strong>and</strong> teach them how to help <strong>and</strong> support one another <strong>and</strong> access youth-specificservices available to them. 15 youth volunteers are fully trained, active peer supporters The Peer Support team prepared an anti-bullying presentation for the high school The Peer Support team hosted a Community Dinner<strong>Jasper</strong> Adventure Club for Kids (JACK)The Youth/Teen Outreach Worker collaborates with Parks Canada to facilitate the JACK program,which empowers youth to get to know themselves <strong>and</strong> one another better through fun,challenging adventures. The outdoor program encourages the development <strong>of</strong> healthy problemsolving <strong>and</strong> social skills while promoting an active lifestyle. 25 youths attended 6 events, biking, indoor/outdoor/ice climbing, outdoor photography class, skitouringYellowhead Regional Go Girl ConferenceThe one-day, “get-active” Go Girl conference empowers female youth <strong>and</strong> teens (ages 11 to 17)through confidence-boosting activities <strong>and</strong> workshops. It is the result <strong>of</strong> collaboration betweencommunities in the Yellowhead region, <strong>and</strong> is hosted by a different community each year. <strong>Jasper</strong>is proud to have been the host <strong>of</strong> the 2012 Go Girl Conference. 120 girls registered <strong>and</strong> participated 12 sessions were hosted by volunteer female role-models - each girl attended 3 session 2 key note speakers volunteered to lecture participants on nutrition <strong>and</strong> exerciseGo BroIn response to a dem<strong>and</strong> articulated by boys ages 11-17, the Go Bro Conference was launchedin 2012 by the Youth/Teen Outreach Worker <strong>and</strong> Middle Childhood Outreach Worker as acounterbalance to the established Go Girl Conference, <strong>and</strong> with the same goals for its youngmale participants. 80 available participant spaces filled up immediately 11 male role models from the community volunteered to guide/facilitate sessions <strong>and</strong> activities.Grab‘N’GoSupervised by the Youth/Teen Outreach Worker, Grab ‘n’ Go is a Peer Support driven wellnessinitiative that provides healthy snacks at a low cost that are easily accessible for <strong>Jasper</strong> HighSchool students. All students at both schools benefit from this program 300 snack bags were consumed in 2012Family Dances - Shake your assets!Family Dances are a great venue for parents, youth <strong>and</strong> children to gather, socialize <strong>and</strong> havesome fun. Two Family Dances were held in 2012 at the multipurpose hall, with a total <strong>of</strong> 125families participating. At each dance, 15 to 20 youth volunteers worked along-side Outreach staff to man the music,craft, face paint <strong>and</strong> activity stations.Wild WednesdaysEvery Wednesday through July <strong>and</strong> August, teens meet at the COS <strong>of</strong>fice for programming, dropin <strong>and</strong> one on one supports provided by the Youth/Teen Outreach Worker. 2012 programming included golfing, fire-pit, sushi, movie night <strong>and</strong> several workshops 15-20 teens attended every WednesdayGSAA monthly gay-straight alliance meeting for teens started in collaboration with OUT<strong>Jasper</strong>, takenon by the Youth/Teen Outreach Worker in the absence <strong>of</strong> an OUT<strong>Jasper</strong> Coordinator. 6 youth attend regularly 6 youth accompanied to GSA conference held in Edmonton.Outcome Story:A community membercalled me with a concernabout a local teen whohad expressed suicidalthoughts.Through my role as thefamily-school liaison Iwas able to pull the studentfrom class that day<strong>and</strong> confront them aboutthe concerns in a confidential,safe environment.The teen was extremelyrelieved to have a nonjudgementaladult to confidein <strong>and</strong> admitted t<strong>of</strong>eeling suicidal. We proceededto make a plan toensure the teen’s shorttermsafety.I explained the benefits<strong>of</strong> the mental health servicesavailable in <strong>Jasper</strong>,assisted the youth inmaking an appointment<strong>and</strong> accompanied themto their first visit.The youth is currentlyengaged in mental healthtreatment <strong>and</strong> is feelinghappier <strong>and</strong> more supported.~Anna DeClercq, Youth/Teen Outreach Worker
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