• This event is open to people of all ages and backgrounds who want to meet potential support systems and who need to improve their health. There are people who are seeking assistance for their health but are unsure of where to begin. 

• Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experienced mental health issues. It is beneficial to have events like this to support people because therapy and medication are not always affordable and accessible. 

• Through this project, you can help improve not only people’s mental health but also their physical health. 

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• Any time during the fall season. Frequency: once a week for one month.

• Local park

Suggested Action Plan

1. Check which park you want to do the outdoor walk and identify an easy walking trail. 

2. Create and print separate flyers to recruit volunteers and participants. Post the posters around the neighbourhood and on social media to advertise them to people who might be interested. Ask your friends if they might be interested in joining too. 

3. Get people to sign-up through text, email or Google Forms.

4. Contact mental health professionals if they can volunteer to join the walk (ie. life coaches, social workers, peer support, psychiatrists).

5. Create an itinerary in collaboration with the professional.

6. Gather food & materials that might be needed (granola bars, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)

7. Prepare handouts with resources for participants. 

8. Send emails or texts to participants to confirm and share any additional information about the event.

9. Run the event! 

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓ A place to have your event

✓ Volunteers to accompany and talk to participants

✓ 2 Mental health professionals

✓ Honorarium for mental health professionals ($50 each)

✓ Additional needed supplies, such as sunscreen or bug spray ($40)

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10-$15)

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