Welcome to the Emerging Adults module for youth, ages 16-24, living in the Ottawa area. Here you will find a whole host of info, resources and activities to help you on your journey towards adulthood.
You may have heard terms such as “youth in transition,” “transitional age youth,” “youth aging out” or “emerging adults”.
Did you know that youth ages 16-24 experience a number of unique challenges on their way to adulthood? It’s true: “Adulting” is HARD!
A particular challenge for emerging adults is taking care of our mental well-being and accessing mental health care services. Differences and interruptions in receiving care are all too often a reality when moving from children to adult mental health services. All these changes make this transition an extra-large challenge!
The very idea of transitioning into a whole different system of mental health care can be overwhelming. So, we are here to help.
What you’ll find here…
This module includes tools, activities and information all aimed at getting you ready to make connections to helpful services and learn strategies to improve your mental wellness as you move through this transition.
Transitioning to Adult Care
Both the challenges and opportunities, the differences between child and adult care, and specific resources to help navigate the mental health system through this time.
How to Access Health Care
Practical info and guidelines on how to find a doctor, what to do before, during, and after appointments to ensure your needs are met, as well as specific prompts to help you advocate for yourself!
Community Resources & Adulting 101 skills
Explore a range of resources to help you discover and develop your strengths along the journey to adulthood. Get support to build your emotional regulation, relationship, and life skills for living more independently.