Would you like to learn about improving mental health systems through stronger community engagement? Join us for this exciting learning session that will cover foundational principles of community engagement – its meaning, significance, and value beyond compliance or checkbox activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore how to bring communities into their work from the outset in ways that feel genuine, authentic, and impactful. Core principles of engagement will be covered, along with practical examples of shared power and how strong relationships influence all phases of program development.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a clear understanding of what meaningful community engagement looks like in mental health systems.
• Generate ideas for incorporating community voice from planning to evaluation into your mental health work.
• Hear practical ways to start building stronger, more trusting relationships.
• Learn how you can continue learning on this topic by participating in a future Learning Community.