CATHOLIC YOUTH COMMISSION OF T&T
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
Help is available right now. Support is here.
Mental health is an important aspect of caring for the entire person. All persons have both the right and the responsibility to access professional and appropriate mental health services that support their wellbeing, dignity, and overall development.
Get Help Now
Immediate Danger:
- Call 999 (Police) or 811 (Ambulance)
- Go to nearest hospital or health centre
Crisis Support/Suicide Prevention
- ChildLine: 131 (children/youth up to age 25, available 24/7)
- Lifeline: 800-5588 / 866-5433 / 220-5636 (24/7 support)
If you don’t know what to do:
- Call one of the numbers above
- Tell someone you trust
- Stay somewhere safe
Ground Yourself Right Now (5–4–3–2–1 Exercise)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control, grounding can help bring you back to the present moment.
Supporting a Young Person
Young people are reaching out and they need support. Rooted in our call to accompany, we are invited to walk with our young people in their moments of struggle, not just in prayer, but in action.
Be part of the response.
Donate to the Youth Office and help provide subsidized access to professional mental health care for young people.
To donate or for more information, contact us at 343-9926 or cyc@catholictt.org
Get Mental Health Training
Be equipped to support young people with confidence and care
Parish and youth ministry leaders are often among the first trusted adults young people turn to in moments of stress, crisis, or emotional difficulty. Through mental health sensitization and Mental Health First Aid Training, this initiative equips leaders with practical tools, clear referral guidance, and trusted resources to respond with confidence, compassion, and care.
This training recognizes that supporting young people requires a distinct approach. Mental health sensitization for youth must take into account adolescent development, peer pressure, family dynamics, school stress, digital culture, and the unique ways young people express distress—concerns that may differ from mental health issues commonly faced by adults.
Parishes and youth ministry leaders are invited to take this important step in strengthening their capacity to accompany young people safely and pastorally. Register your parish or youth ministry team today and help build communities where young people are seen, supported, and never left to struggle alone.
Youth Mental Health Workshop
For Parish Leaders
What To Expect
- Understanding youth mental health challenges
- Recognizing warning signs & risk factors
- Practical tools for support & accompaniment
- Faith-based approaches to healing and hope
- Interactive discussions & real-life scenarios
Who Should Attend
- Parish Priests and Clergy
- Parish Ministry Leaders
- Ministry Animation Team Members
- Parish Council Members
Mental Health First Aid Training
For Youth Ministry Leaders
What You Will Learn
- What is Mental Health First Aid?
- Identifying common mental health challenges
- How to respond to mental health crises
- Building skills to provide initial help and support
- Connecting youth to appropriate professional resources
Who Should Attend?
- Youth Ministry Coordinators
- Youth Group Leaders
- Confirmation Catechists
- Anyone who works with, accompanies or leads young people
Spaces are limited. Secure your spot early.
Content Warning & Disclaimer:
This video contains discussions of suicide ideation and mental health challenges. The content is intended for awareness and emotional support only and does not substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or mental health distress, please seek immediate help from a licensed healthcare provider or contact emergency services. You can also call your local suicide prevention hotline or visit a trusted mental health resource in your area.
You are not alone—help is available.
Witnesses of Hope | Transform Pain To Power by John Michael’s Journey
Join John Michael Mader as he courageously shares his journey to mental wellness in this powerful episode of “Witnesses of Hope.” His story reminds us that healing is possible and that speaking our truth can save lives.
CATHOLIC
YOUTH
COMMISSION
OF T&T
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
Help is available right now. Support is here.
Mental health is an important aspect of caring for the entire person. All persons have both the right and the responsibility to access professional and appropriate mental health services that support their wellbeing, dignity, and overall development.
Get Help Now
Immediate Danger:
- Call 999 (Police) or 811 (Ambulance)
- Go to nearest hospital or health centre
Crisis Support/Suicide Prevention
- ChildLine: 131 (children/youth up to age 25, available 24/7)
- Lifeline: 800-5588 / 866-5433 / 220-5636 (24/7 support)
If you don’t know what to do:
- Call one of the numbers above
- Tell someone you trust
- Stay somewhere safe
Ground Yourself Right Now
(5–4–3–2–1 Exercise)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control, grounding can help bring you back to the present moment.
Supporting
a Young Person
Young people are reaching out and they need support. Rooted in our call to accompany, we are invited to walk with our young people in their moments of struggle, not just in prayer, but in action.
Be part of the response.
Donate to the Youth Office and help provide subsidized access to professional mental health care for young people.
To donate or for more information, contact us at 343-9926 or cyc@catholictt.org
Get Mental Health Training
Be equipped to support young people with confidence and care
Parish and youth ministry leaders are often among the first trusted adults young people turn to in moments of stress, crisis, or emotional difficulty. Through mental health sensitization and Mental Health First Aid Training, this initiative equips leaders with practical tools, clear referral guidance, and trusted resources to respond with confidence, compassion, and care.
This training recognizes that supporting young people requires a distinct approach. Mental health sensitization for youth must take into account adolescent development, peer pressure, family dynamics, school stress, digital culture, and the unique ways young people express distress—concerns that may differ from mental health issues commonly faced by adults.
Parishes and youth ministry leaders are invited to take this important step in strengthening their capacity to accompany young people safely and pastorally. Register your parish or youth ministry team today and help build communities where young people are seen, supported, and never left to struggle alone.
Youth Mental Health Workshop
For Parish Leaders
What To Expect
- Understanding youth mental health challenges
- Recognizing warning signs & risk factors
- Practical tools for support & accompaniment
- Faith-based approaches to healing and hope
- Interactive discussions & real-life scenarios
Who Should Attend
- Parish Priests and Clergy
- Parish Ministry Leaders
- Ministry Animation Team Members
- Parish Council Members
Mental Health First Aid Training
For Youth Ministry Leaders
What You Will Learn
- What is Mental Health First Aid?
- Identifying common mental health challenges
- How to respond to mental health crises
- Building skills to provide initial help and support
- Connecting youth to appropriate professional resources
Who Should Attend?
- Youth Ministry Coordinators
- Youth Group Leaders
- Confirmation Catechists
- Anyone who works with, accompanies or leads young people
Spaces are limited.
Secure your spot early.
Content Warning & Disclaimer:
This video contains discussions of suicide ideation and mental health challenges. The content is intended for awareness and emotional support only and does not substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or mental health distress, please seek immediate help from a licensed healthcare provider or contact emergency services. You can also call your local suicide prevention hotline or visit a trusted mental health resource in your area.
You are not alone—help is available.
Witnesses of Hope | Transform Pain To Power by John Michael’s Journey
Join John Michael Mader as he courageously shares his journey to mental wellness in this powerful episode of “Witnesses of Hope.” His story reminds us that healing is possible and that speaking our truth can save lives.