HEALTH CANADA COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND* Proposal Application Form Note from Kate : This Assignment is based on an actual Request for Proposal (RFP) form that Health Canada used for Health Promotion programs effective from 2013-2015. This is exactly what many community-based organizations would receive as a call to submit their proposals for funding (from Health Canada and other funding agencies) and implementation of various health promotion interventions. Now is your time to imagine yourself in that role and respond to this RFP! I only slightly modified this form for a better fit with the purpose of our course and kept the original RFP (as “untouched” as possible, including formatting) to give you the real feel of the process. Throughout the document you will see some text highlighted in yellow from me. Please pay attention to those notes, read those parts FIRST for each section before you start working on them. Everything in black text comes with the original RFP (except this title page and the last page). * In fact it’s called Health Canada’s Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF). I purposefully modified the name to fit the border range of our topics in class. DUE DATE: April 12, 11:59pm. Submit on Canvas. One submission per group! 1 Please do not create a new document. Download and use this document. Simply add your answers to the appropriate sections. Do NOT delete anything from this form (even if the document seems too long) 1. Proposal Application Form 1.1 INTRODUCTION Take a few moments to read the following important information about the proposal submission process under Health Canada Community Initiatives Fund (CIF). Before completing this form, please also read the CIF Guide for Applicants and the CIF 2013-2015 Call for Proposals learn about the CIF Program priorities and applicable regional priorities for this Call for Proposals. Let’s pretend that we’ve read those important documents and know what the priorities are. Let’s imagine that all our group topics are aligned with those priorities. In real life situation you would start your application from this step. ALWAYS carefully read what the funder requires and what their priorities are! STOP : Is your organization an eligible applicant? Is your project activity eligible for CIF funding? If you are not sure, contact the Health Canada Regional Office within your region to discuss prior to submitting your proposal (a list of contacts is available on CIF Website. It is mandatory to comply with the CIF Program priorities and, when applicable, also with regional priorities. Again, let’s pretend that your group represents an eligible organization. In real life do not even think to start writing unless you are 100% sure you/your organization meets the eligibility criteria. If unsure, you should check with the funding agency. Your project must target health promotion and prevention within local communities and reach clearly defined target populations. The following Proposal Application Form must be completed before your request can be reviewed. Please be certain that you have completed all the information and attached all necessary supporting documents Your proposals should be submitted on Canvas and you must follow the format of this form. 2. General Information 1 Point 2 2.1 Information about your organization Applicant Organization: Empowerment for Asian Youth Mental Health (EAYMH) Street Address: 4775 Hamilton Street Mailing Address: 4775 Hamilton Street, PO 3917 City, Province: Vancouver, B.C. Postal Code: V5A 0E1 Telephone: (778) 191-9810 Fax: ( 555) 463-1928 E-mail: EAYMH@org.ca Organization Website address (if applicable): www.AsianYouthEmpowerment.gov.bc.ca This is where the fun begins! Create your imaginary organization that you think would be a successful applicant in this RFP. Come up with a name and address ☺ or alternatively choose an existing/real organization to represent. 2.2 Previous name of organization, if applicable: Asian Youth Wellness Centre This could show the evolution of your organization, but of course feel free to skip this one; it’s optional. 2.3 Person who has legal authority to enter into an agreement/sign on behalf of the organization: (This may be the President/Board Chair or other Board contact. Please include a list of current Board Members) Name/Title: Tenghao Guo / Board Chair Street Address: 9191 Tower Rd Mailing Address: 9191 Tower Rd, PO 1234 City, Province: Vancouver, B.C. Postal Code: V5A 0E1 Telephone: (604) 191-9810 Fax: ( 555) 114-514 6 E-mail: tenghaog@org.ca Fun, eh! Distribute roles within your “organization”. Who is doing what/key people? 2.4 Contact for the project: (the project coordinator or the person in charge of the day-to-day activities of the project, unless this is the same person as above) Name/Title: Arzel Esguerra / Coordinator Street Address: 1234 Spooner Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5678 City, Province: Vancouver, B.C. Postal Code: V4R 6Y3 Telephone: (604) 987-654 Fax: (555) 146-6289 E-mail: Arzelesguerra@org.ca 2.5 Preferred language for correspondence: English French This question would be a standard question if you are responding to the Federal Government funded RFPs in Canada. 3 2.6 Please provide the following information: Date of incorporation: 2023-04-11 Incorporation number: 8108108 B.C. Ltd. If not incorporated, what is the status of your organization? Date of registration as a non-profit or charitable organization and registration number from Revenue Canada (GST #): You can leave this part blank, just be aware that this will be on real RFPs, or you can fill it out for fun. 2.7 Identify your type of organization Not-for-profit health organization Not-for-profit organization Registered not-for-profit charitable organization Canadian Institution Business Sector Association • Government Provincial/Territorial • Government Municipal Whatever you choose here, make sure it’s appropriate for your proposed intervention. Band / Tribal Council Inuit Organization Métis Self-governing First Nations Other organization, please specify 2.8 Briefly describe the mandate of your organization, and, if available, please attach a copy of your organizational chart, constitution and by-laws. In doing so, please demonstrate how your organization is involved in prevention and/or health promotion among the target population. Empowerment for Asian Youth Mental Health (EAYMH) is an organization that promotes mental health awareness and wellness among Asian youth in British Columbia. The organization acknowledges the specific challenges encountered by Asian youth, including cultural barriers and stigma associated with mental health, and we strive to address these issues by providing culturally sensitive and accessible mental health education, resources and support. EAYMH's mission is to empower Asian youth to take control of their mental health and well-being and to build a more inclusive and supportive community. By the end of the program, 30% of Asian youth who struggle with mental health issues will be able to recognize at least 3 symptoms of their depression that made them come to terms with their mental health, along with seeking help. 4 2.9 Please define the geographic region/area your organization has the mandate to serve (please include socio-economic information or community demographics): 20.2 percent of the Canadian population are Asian Canadians. The federal government’s budget on mental health is around 1 billion per year. EAYMH serves Asian youth in BC, with a particular focus on urban centers with significant Asian populations, such as Vancouver, Burnaby, Kelowna and Kamloops. Our target population includes Asian youth between the ages 15 and 24, who may be experiencing mental health challenges or seeking to improve their mental well-being. We also aim to reach out to their families, caregivers, and community members who may play a role in supporting their mental health. EAYMH recognizes the diversity of Asian communities in BC, including differences in language, cultural and immigration experiences, and strives to provide services that are responsive to their unique needs and circumstances. Make it up or use one from a real organization you would like to represent. This should not be more than 1-2 short paragraphs. It’s basically the mission statement of the organization. Organizations usually provide it on their websites in “About Us” section. If your imaginary organization existed, what would the “ About Us” page look like on your website? Do not worry about any attachment for this section or any legal documents. 5 3. Project 3 Points 3.1 Project Title: Empowering Asian Youth: Mental Health Awareness and Support Project 3.2 Anticipated Start Date of Project: 2023-04-15 Anticipated Completion Date of Project: 2025-04-14 Duration of Project: 24 months (maximum of 36 months) 3.3 Scope of Project Local Municipal Regional Provincial/Territorial Remember this has to be aligned with the type of organization and the proposed intervention. Inter-provincial National Multi-jurisdictional 3.4 Your project activities must support at least one the following CIF outcomes for the target population or community. Please indicate which one applies to your project. • Increased awareness and understanding of the health issue, health behaviors associated with it and healthy lifestyle choices. This outcome is based on the premise that increasing awareness and understanding of the health issue and healthy lifestyle choices will help prevent negative consequences among the target population. • Acquired/improved capacity (knowledge and skills development) to avoid negative health outcomes. This outcome builds on, and beyond the awareness and understanding that is achieved at the immediate level by focusing more specifically on developing or improving the targeted population’s capacity to avoid negative health outcomes. • Increased engagement of community structures, and networks in activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent negative health outcomes among target groups. 6 This outcome is linked to the extent to which both existing and/or newly engaged community structures / networks have been involved in activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices. 3.5 Type of Project Conference Educational Public Awareness Training Resource Material Evaluation Needs Assessment Networking Outreach and Access Peer Support Other: Note that “Other” is available and may be more suitable in your case... 3.6 Please indicate the populations you intend to reach with your project. (please indicate all those that apply) Aboriginal Urban Aboriginal Children Ethnocultural Groups First Nations - Off Reserve Gays/Lesbians Inuit Métis Official Language Minority Group (refer to section 7 – Workplan) Again, note that “Other” is available and may be more suitable in your case... • Parents • Professional - Health Sector Street / Homeless Youth Transgendered Other, specify: _________________________ Number of participants to be directly impacted by project 0-20 21-40 41-60 61-80 81-100 100-999 1000-9999 10000 + Sex of Target Population Both Female Male Predominantly Female Predominantly Male Transgendered* All sexes 7 *Please note that this language is quite out of date and is not considered respectful of LGBTQ2S+ populations any longer. If your intervention population depends on unique aspects of gender and sexuality, please ensure you are following more current recommendations in your assignment and use acceptable and respectful terms. This resource shared by the SFU library might be helpful. Age of target population (check all that apply) Children 7-12 Youth 13-18 Young Adult 19-24 Adult 25-64 Seniors 65+ Other 15-24 3.7 Participation of the target population in the development, delivery and evaluation of a project is a key element of community initiatives. Please describe how your project allows for meaningful involvement of your target population(s) in the project. Please describe: (A) the intended target population (including number of individuals impacted by the project); ● This program is intended for individuals aged 15 to 24 of all sexes. Our program aims to reach at least 70% of the 80,000 children and youth who are suffering from mental illness in British Columbia. (B) how the target population will be meaningfully involved in the planning and implementation of the project; - Our target population will be involved with mental health campaigns, different types of community reach out and evaluations for potential improvements. - We will establish a youth advisory committee consisting of 10-15 Asian youth representatives from the community. They will provide input and feedback on project design, implementation and evaluation. We will also conduct focus groups and surveys with the target population to better understand their needs, preferences and experiences related to mental health. - Asian youth will also have the opportunity to develop and deliver public awareness campaigns and create resource materials. You already have good knowledge of your intended target population from your needs assessments, build on that and be more specific here when answering those questions. 8 4. Project Summary 10 points Please provide an overall summary giving a snapshot of the project (one page maximum). The summary should provide information about the following: the objective(s) of the project, activities to be undertaken, expected results, outputs / products, outcomes, evaluation, dissemination and sustainability. Very important section of your proposal! You will write this one at the very end , though the outline should be ready even before you start. Keep in mind that in many cases, especially during the initial screening process, the reviewers might only read this section- that’s how important it is, hence 10 points for this section! Go get it! 5. Rationale / Need for the Project (5 points) 5.1 Please describe how you have assessed the need for this project. Explain any formal and/or informal information you may have supporting the need for this project along with any evidence you may have (e.g. needs assessments, literature review, previous evaluation or assessment results, consultation reports, project relevant statistics, etc.). Why is this project needed? Why do you believe the proposed activity will address the need(s) you have identified? You need to clearly demonstrate in your application documented evidence that supports the need for this type of project. You will use an approach similar to the individual needs assessment assignments for this section and will conduct additional research/assessment if needed. Using theories, besides evidence, in rationale is recommended. Upon performing a needs assessment, we found that Asian youth experience significant mental health challenges including higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation than their peers from other ethnic groups. There is a significant stigma surrounding mental health services and support. The stigma associated with depression serves as a barrier that prevents Asian individuals from accessing psychological services thus resulting in a reduced help-seeking behavior (Wen & Szeto, 2018). In Canada, the East population which consists of Chinese, Japanese and Korean Canadians account for 30% of the visible minority population (Wen & Szeto, 2018). Research has revealed that Asian individuals tend to experience greater symptoms of severe depression compared to their Caucasian and other ethnic counterparts, and that depression-related suicides are the second leading cause of mortality among Asians in North America (Wen & Szeto, 2018). We found that there is a lack of culturally sensitive mental health resources and support for Asian youth. Many of the current resources are developed from a Western perspective and do not adequately address the unique challenges and experiences of Asian youth. Le Meyer et al., found that only 28% of Asian Americans use specialized health services compared to 54% of the general population (Wen & Szeto, 2018). Asian Canadians significantly tend to under-report psychological issues and over-report somatic symptoms when seeking medical treatment (Wen & Szeto, 2018). The dropout rate for seeking and adhering to mental-health treatment is much higher among Asian individuals; 52% of those who sought help for mental health services dropped out after one session compared to 30% for Caucasians (Wen & Szeto, 2018). According to the Canadian Mental Health 9 Association (CMHA), in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from a mental health issue or illness (CMHA, 2021). The McCreary Centre Society's (MCS) 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey found that 15% of BC students had seriously considered suicide in the past year, and 17% had intentionally injured themselves without attempting suicide. This highlights the importance of addressing mental health among young people (MCS, 2018). A study published in 2018 in the journal BMC Public Health presents that Asian immigrants in Canada face unique mental health challenges due to factors such as acculturation, language barriers, and discrimination. The study found that 49.6% of Asian immigrants in Canada reported unwell mental health, while the percentage was lower (39.4%) among the Canadian-born population (Chen et al., 2018). Empowerment for Asian Youth Mental Health targets the prevalent issue of mental health in young Asian adults residing in major cities within B.C., including Vancouver and Kamloops. There is evidence to support the alarming rates of depression and related symptoms in the Asian youth population as compared to the greater Canadian population. For example, the South Asian population in Peel Toronto did not experience racism but faced issues regarding shadeism within their own communities; shadeism is inequity based on skin color, with darker skin being perceived as disadvantageous and rooted in a long history of anti-blackness and colonialism (Islam et al., 2022). Unfortunately, cultural barriers and stigmatization of mental health in Asian communities frequently prevent individuals from accessing support. Asian Canadians who are more acculturated (socially and culturally integrated) to Canadian culture experience better mental health as they can access resources from both their heritage and mainstream culture compared to Asian Canadians less acculturated (Rodriguez et al., 2022). While acculturation was found to be a determinant of depression, enculturation, the process by which individuals learn to adopt values and norms from their own cultural group, was also associated with an increase in depressive symptoms a year later (Kwon & Trinh-Shevrin, 2015). This may suggest that maintaining a cultural identity and connection to one’s cultural heritage can also be a source of stress and contribute to the development of depression. The Social Cognitive theory (SCT) is a useful theoretical framework for understanding and promoting the behavior of seeking mental treatment as well as reducing depressive symptoms. Behavior is shaped by the interaction between an individual, environment and lived experiences (Lamorte, 2022). The purpose of SCT is to explain how people regulate their behavior through control and reinforcements to achieve goal-directed behavior that can be maintained overtime. Reciprocal determinism posits that behavior is a continuous cycle that is influenced by the agent, their social and physical environments (Edberg et al., 2015). Behavioral capability refers to the agent’s ability to perform a behavior whereas vicarious learning is a process whereby learning occurs through observation of others and the consequences of their behavior (Edberg et al., 2015). Reinforcements, both internal and external, can impact a person’s behavior, while expectations and lived experiences shape an agent’s anticipated consequences of their behavior (Edberg et al., 2015). Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to perform a behavior. SCT is a useful approach to target Asian adolescents who suffer from depression or mental-health related-reasons. It emphasizes the importance of the social context and social influence in shaping behavior, which is relevant in Asian cultures where family and togetherness play a significant role. It emphasizes the role of past experiences in shaping behavior which is important in understanding the cultural context and challenges faced by Asian adolescents. Lastly, it centralizes the importance of self-efficacy which is essential for Asian adolescents who may experience barriers and stigmatization related to seeking mental treatment. Based on these findings, we believe that the proposed project, which aims to increase mental health awareness and provide culturally sensitive resources and support to Asian youth, is a critical need for the community. Our program aligns with CIF Program priorities, including promoting mental health, reducing health inequalities, increasing health promotion knowledge and skills, and increasing access to and use of health services. Specifically, we aim to reduce the depression illness rate by 5-10% over a 10 two-year period and increase awareness of depression and related symptoms among Asian Canadian young adults. By doing so, we hope to achieve measurable and realistic objectives that contribute to decreased depression rates among Asian youth, both presently and in the future. 5.2 Whether you are applying for regional or national project funding, your project must support health promotion and/or prevention activities reaching the primary target population identified in your project plan. Please demonstrate how your project addresses the mandatory CIF Program priorities and related regional priorities. Please do not worry to write anything for this section (5.2). We assume that all your projects will address the mandatory CIF Program priorities. I kept this section for you to realize the importance of it for any RFP. Whatever you propose MUST address the priorities of the funding body, not YOUR priorities. In other words, to be successful you should show how your and their priorities overlap and align. Think about this and move on to the next section to describe your intervention! 6. Project Description 15 Points 6.1 Measurable Project Objective(s ) Objectives are time-limited, concrete, realistic and measurable. Please clearly set out the objectives for your project. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of this section. Please spend considerable quality discussion time with your group to finalize your objectives. We will have a brief class exercise on this and will look at examples of “good” objectives. Objective 1: Decrease the rate of depression among Asian youth in order to reduce the prevalence of mental health disorders in major cities in BC. ● Reduce 5-10% depression illness rate among young Asian adults who live in major BC cities for example Vancouver and Kamloops, in this 2 years program. 11 Objective 2: To better assist Asian youth with mental health disorders, increase collaboration and partnerships between our program and public schools, including elementary, middle and high-school. ● By the end of our program 10% of Asian and Asian Canadian young adults will be able to recognize at least 3 symptoms of depression. Objective 3: Reduce stigma surrounding mental health within Asian communities by increasing access to mental health services for Asian youth, particularly for those who may face barriers to accessing care due to cultural or linguistic differences. ● To increase the awareness and acceptance of depression and mental health illness among young adults aged 15-24 by 30% by 2025 as measured by self-report surveys and clinical assessments. By performing self-report surveys, we are able to keep track of the incline of our patient’s mental health as they provide us with personal information regarding their mental health levels. Objective 4: An average 20% increase in survey scores about coping mechanisms for mental illnesses among Asian young adults. ● On completion of EAYMH, it is expected to observe a rise of 20% during surveys in the evaluation process at the end regarding coping mechanisms, compared to surveys done at the beginning from the respondents Objective 5: Generate more efficient community-level mental health care reach outs, targetting not only Asian young adults but all other races as well. ● The number of cases reported and physicians assigned to those depression cases will increase 10% by the end of 2025. The reason for reaching out to other races than Asian is because environmental and social learning factors are also being considered by this program. 6.2 Project Activities Activities are specific actions to achieve the objectives. Please clearly describe the activities for each of the above-listed project objectives that will be undertaken. Include the Timeframe and the person(s) that will be responsible for overseeing or doing the activity. Objective 1: Decrease the rate of depression among Asian youth in order to reduce the prevalence of mental health disorders in major cities in BC. Activities: 12 1.1 Conducting mental health workshops and organizing interactive workshops for Asian youth focusing on topics such as mindfulness, stress management, and coping strategies to decrease depression rates. 1.2 We provide culturally appropriate counseling services to offer counseling services tailored to the specific needs of Asian youth. Objective 2: To better assist Asian youth with mental health disorders, increase collaboration and partnerships between our program and public schools, including elementary, middle and high school. Activities: 2.1 We will develop mental health curriculums so that we can work with educators to develop and implement a culturally sensitive mental health curriculum for students in elementary, middle, and high schools. 2.2 We will host school-based mental health events for example mental health awareness events in schools and with guest speaker sessions or workshops, to foster greater understanding and support for mental health issues among students and staff. Objective 3: Reduce stigma surrounding mental health in Asian communities by increasing access to mental health services for Asian youth, particularly for those who may face barriers to accessing care due to cultural or linguistic differences. Activities: 3.1 Public awareness campaign: we develop culturally appropriate marketing materials, such as posters, flyers, and social media content, to raise awareness about mental health issues in Asian communities and reduce stigma. 3.2 Organize community events: Host community events, such as panel discussions or workshops, featuring mental health professionals, community leaders, and Asian youth to encourage dialogue and promote mental health literacy. 3.4 Provide language-specific mental health services so that they can offer mental health services, such as therapy or support groups, in various languages to ensure that language barriers do not hinder access to care. 3.5 By performing self-report surveys, we are able to keep track of the incline of our patient’s mental health as they provide us with personal information regarding their mental health levels. This is one of the most valuable and effective methods in gathering information about our program’s effectiveness, since the patient is the most suitable individual to evaluate their own mental health. Alongside, clinical assessments are helpful within the process of diagnosing mental health disorders to patients, so that they can start their healing journey. In order to narrow 13 down the possible diagnoses for their symptoms, the diagnosis will be determined by evaluating the patient’s symptoms and analyzing their medical history. Objective 4: An average 20% increase in survey scores about coping mechanisms for mental illnesses among Asian young adults. Activities: 4.1 Host a free mental health screening that includes a guest speaker, a mental health professional, who has battled mental illness. By sharing their personal experience and journey with depression, this will encourage conversation and understanding. Moreover, involving a guest speaker can offer insightful information on mental health issues and contribute to a decrease in stigma. Throughout their presentation, the guest speaker will discuss their effective coping strategies that helped them battle their mental illness. Guests will have the chance to learn useful information that could assist them on their own path to better their own mental health. ● We will organize a free mental health screening event at Simon Fraser University that will be open to the general public. Our goal is to eliminate any financial barriers to participation from the public in order to provide access to essential knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and increase public awareness. 4.2 Promote self-help and self-care by encouraging Asian young adults to develop healthy self-care habits, such as exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep, through targeted campaigns and events. Objective 5: Generate more efficient community-level mental health care reach-outs, targeting not only Asian young adults but all other races as well. Activities: 5.1 We want to set up a community mental health task force. Once we have small groups of volunteers, we can create a task force comprising representatives from various racial and ethnic groups to identify gaps in mental health care and develop strategies for reaching underrepresented communities. 5.2 By developing inclusive mental health programs, the project will create mental health initiatives and services that are inclusive and cater to the needs of various racial and ethnic groups within the community. Such can be done with multicultural mental health events. Events that bring together different racial and ethnic groups to discuss mental health issues and promote understanding, empathy, and support among community members. 6.3 Project Outputs List and describe all products, goods or services you expect to produce or deliver as part of your project. Often these deliverables take the form of training sessions, workshops, 14 focus groups, manuals and/or publications. You are expected to provide outputs that are clearly defined and quantifiable. These outputs must support the attainment of your project outcomes. 1. Educational materials and resources: This includes content for mental health workshops, curriculums, and culturally appropriate marketing materials such as posters, flyers, and social media content. 2. Counseling services: Culturally appropriate counseling services will be provided for Asian youth, tailored to their specific needs in each major city that we target. 3. Mental health events: School-based mental health events, guest speaker sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and community events hosted by us (EAYMH) or by our task forces and volunteers. 4. Mental health screenings: Free mental health screenings to Asian young adults will be provided by us. 5. Task forces and volunteer networks: Establishment of community mental health task forces and volunteer networks. 6. Self-report surveys and clinical assessments: Self-report surveys and clinical assessments will be constructed and handed out along with our reach outs. Note that by the end of this project, we should see most of those outputs in each major city in BC. 6.4 Project Outcomes and indicators of success Please clearly state the anticipated outcomes for each of your project objectives (including the expected results and expected change). Also demonstrate how your expected outcomes feed into the appropriate CIF program outcomes (see question 3.4). 1. Anticipated Outcome: A 5-10% reduction in depression rates among young Asian adults in major BC cities within the 2-year program. Indicator of Success: Pre- and post-program assessments of depression rates, mental health literacy, and access to mental health services among the targeted population. 2. Anticipated Outcome: Improved mental health support and understanding within the school system, leading to better outcomes for Asian youth. Indicator of Success: An increase in partnerships with public schools, the implementation of culturally sensitive mental health curriculums, and more school-based mental health events. Those numbers should be collected and recorded. 3. Anticipated Outcome: A 30% increase in awareness and acceptance of depression and mental health illness among young adults aged 15-24 by 2025, as measured by self-report surveys and clinical assessments. Indicator of Success: Reduction in the stigma surrounding mental health, 15 increased utilization of mental health services, and higher mental health literacy in the Asian community. Indicators here would be surveys, local health authority statistics and community atmosphere felt by us or our task forces and volunteers. 4. Anticipated Outcome: Improved knowledge and application of coping strategies for mental illnesses among Asian young adults. Indicator of Success: A 20% increase in survey scores about coping mechanisms for mental illnesses among the targeted population, as assessed by pre- and post-program surveys. 5. Anticipated Outcome: A 10% increase in the number of cases reported and physicians assigned to depression cases by the end of 2025. Indicator of Success: An increase in community engagement, multicultural mental health events, and the establishment of a community mental health task force representing various racial and ethnic groups. Indicators here would be surveys, local health authority statistics and community atmosphere felt by us or our task forces and volunteers. 6.5 Partnerships Please indicate other organizations, groups, coalitions, projects, etc. with whom your organization plans to partner in order to deliver this project, and provide a description of each partner's role (e.g. strategic planning, knowledge/expertise, delivery (administration and or implementation of project activities, linkages/networks and/ or resources (in-kind, staff, $). Describe how the partnership(s) enhance your ability to develop and deliver this project Chinese Mental Health Promotion Program (CHMA) The CMHA Program aims to improve individuals’ quality of life by promoting mental health awareness, fostering wellness through leisure and recreational activities, and addressing the stigmatization of mental illness. The CMHA delivers peer group activities to connect with others such as festival events, workshops on grievance and understanding emotions. Includes an evidence based program called Bounce Back that reduces symptoms of mild to moderate depression and anxiety. CHMA provides activities and programs that have proven to be effective on symptoms of depression. letter of partnership with CHMA Asian Mental Health Collective This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and services and includes a list of practicing Asian therapists in the United States and Canada. By offering resources like relationships and networks to put individuals in touch with local therapists, as well as community blogs/stories and podcasts that challenge mental health stigmas, AMHC builds a community that supports Asian’s struggling with mental health. Assuring that people's voices and mental health needs are heard and prioritized, AMHC helps people discover the most suitable therapist for them. letter of partnership with ASMC 16 Again, section 6.5 would be more imaginative , but do your best to make it as real as possible. Try identifying organizations/stakeholders that you think would be important to partner with in order to make your planned intervention a success. You must also provide all letters of partnership from each of the partners involved in the project. Letters of partnership detail the roles and responsibilities of the project partners, and what they will contribute to ensure the success of the project (e.g. strategic planning, knowledge/expertise, delivery (administration and or implementation of project activities, linkages/networks and/ or resources (in-kind, staff, $). Prepare one letter of support from one of your imaginative partners as an example. Feel free to attach more letters if you want. Each letter should be no more than one page. Letter should come from the partner organization to your organization. 7. Workplan 2 points Please complete the WORKPLAN included in the Appendix II for your project. Your WORKPLAN should be based on information provided in section 6, including the projects objective(s), the activities (to be undertaken by both staff, volunteers and partners) and related persons responsible for the activities and the expected results. (You must complete the attached WORKPLAN form.) Your projects could be for 1 or 2 years, projects up to 3 years in duration are acceptable for this class assignment. N.B.: The Federal Government Budget Year (Fiscal Year) runs from April 1 to March 31. Have you considered the Official Languages Act? The Act states that where numbers warrant, announcements, services, documents, conferences, meetings, workshops etc., be in both official languages and that community members of both official languages be encouraged to participate in the project. Please consult the following website for more information http://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/O-3.01/ The N.B section here is kept FYI only. Of course, you are welcome to learn about it now, but you will need to consider it when you are applying for funding in real life situation. If your project involves First Nations communities, you should also consider the importance of local Indigenous Languages. 8. Evaluation 5 points 17 You must provide a detailed evaluation plan for your project. The aim of an evaluation is to determine the extent to which your project's objective(s) are being met and to find out what helped and hindered the project. It is recognized that evaluation results may not always reflect the initial intent of the project. Organizations are encouraged to see evaluation as a learning tool and to understand that all outcomes, including those that are different from the original proposal, can be educational and useful in the development of enhanced community efforts to reduce and prevent illicit drug use among youth. I really like the above statement! Often people think that if their evaluation results do not prove exactly what they said they would do, their projects fail. It’s not quite true... (and please do not mind the language too specific to drug use among youth, as the original RFP was to solicit projects to address that issue). The Evaluation Plan should be based on information provided in section 6 and should include: a. 1) clear evaluation criteria that fit with program outcomes and expected results ; b. 2) suitable methods for collecting and analyzing information ; and c. 3) reasonable and measurable performance indicators to evaluate both the process and the outcome of the initiative. As a result of your evaluation you will be able to answer the following questions: Why the project should be developed (objectives); What will be involved (project activities); What will be expected as a result of these activities; What in fact will happen (actual results or outcomes); To what extent will the objectives be achieved; and What this information will tell us about the project (conclusions). The evaluation plan should be realistic given the scope of the project. Evaluation Plan Evaluation Criteria: - Reduction in the rate of depression illness among young Asian adults living in major BC cities, specifically Vancouver and Kamloops, by 5-10% over the course of two years. - Increase in the number of Asian and Asian Canadian young adults recognizing at least 3 symptoms of depression by 10% by the end of the program. - Increa