Are you passionate about making a difference for youth in Manitoba? We’d love to hear from youth like YOU!
We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for young Manitobans to get involved in a first-of-its-kind research and evaluation project. Your feedback will help make our services at Huddle even better, shaping the future of youth hubs around Manitoba.
Cool! Who can join?
If you’re between 12-29 years old and have spent time at any Huddle youth hub, we want to hear from you!
Youth who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour are especially encouraged to join.
What is the study about?
The study is called “Applying a Learning Health System Approach to Improve Equitable and Inclusive Mental Health and Substance Use Services and Equitable Outcomes for Manitoba Youth Accessing IYS.”
It’s led by Dr. Roberta Woodgate – a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Engagement in Health Research and Healthcare, distinguished professor, and accomplished scholarly writer – and her fantastic team at IN•GAUGE through the University of Manitoba.
Why should I join?
At Huddle, we believe that the best way to create safe spaces and meaningful services that truly work for young people is by listening to and learning from YOU.
By participating in this study, you’ll have the chance to:
- Share your experiences, reflections, and ideas directly with researchers at the University of Manitoba, as well as Huddle staff.
- Be part of a meaningful project that sparks real, lasting change for youth like you – and generations of young people to come.
You’ll receive an honorarium for your amazing contributions, as well as all the support you need along the way.
What does being involved look like?
It’s fun! You’ll express your thoughts and experiences confidentially through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions – including arts-based activities and conversations with our caring team, and potentially other youth and their families.
You may also get to participate in Indigenous research methods like Knowledge Circles.
You’ll be asked questions like:
- Why did you decide to visit Huddle?
- How did you feel the first time you dropped in at a youth hub?
- Which services are most important to you?
- What do you like best about your youth hub? What do you like least?
- What changes would you like to see in the future?
How can I get involved?
It’s easy! Simply email ingauge@umanitoba.ca to sign up or ask for more information.
Thank you for how much you care about making it easier for youth to find the help they need for mental health, substance use, and overall wellness.
Let’s work together to make youth hubs around the province even better!
