Expanding the Reach for Mental Wellness for Better  Performance in Sport & Life

• New Path Youth & Family Services, with the support of Morton Youth Services and coaches, developed Expand the Reach. 
• Community based activity groups provide many benefits to youth, and act as a protective and preventative factor for many. 
• The coach/athlete relationship is often one of the most significant relationships in a young person’s life.   
• The goal is to support coaches and provide them with the necessary “tools”, to assist with the identification of behaviours that may indicate mental health problems.
• Research shows that 1 in 5 children have a mental health problem, and we know that early diagnosis and treatment lead to better outcomes for children later in life, and decrease involvement in youth justice system.