Promote & Plan Thrive
There are many ways to take part in Thrive and support mental health literacy at UBC. Whether you want to host an event, share supports with students, faculty, or staff, or simply help us spread the word that mental health matters, we thank you for helping us learn to Thrive together at UBC!
Thrive Grants and Partner Applications for UBC Vancouver and Okanagan are now open. Click below to learn more. The deadline to apply is October 7, 2024. Funds will be allocated on a rolling basis until exhausted, so we recommend applying early!
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Thrive Grants of up to $300 are available for students, faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses who have a great idea to host an event and promote mental health, such as:
- Promoting mental health literacy (e.g. educational seminar or workshop)
- Provide opportunities for social connection
- Foster a supportive and inclusive community
- Build skills to support positive mental health and resilience
- Highlight resources on campus
- Advocate for positive mental health and reduce stigma Additional consideration will be given to events and activities that support diverse perspectives on mental health
- Take a look at previous grant recipients for inspiration here
The deadline to apply is October 7, 2024. Funds will be allocated on a rolling basis until exhausted, so we recommend applying early! To see the grant application before applying view a preview here.
Thrive Grant Reimbursement Process
To get reimbursed for your Thrive Grant, please refer to the following documents:
- Thrive Reimbursement Process – instructions on how to get reimbursed
- Thrive Expense Cover Sheet – a template to enter your expenses for reimbursement
Want support for your Thrive event but don’t need funding? Join us as a partner! You’ll get guidance for planning your event, a dedicated Partner toolkit, and the opportunity to connect with us in person, during a Thrive Partner Orientation event.
The Thrive Partner Guide is full of helpful tips for planning and promoting your event.
Thrive partner guide – Coming soon
Once you have your event set, don't forget to add it to the Thrive calendar!
Submit an event to the Thrive Calendar
Resources to read & watch on your own:
Suggested Resource: CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Online Land Acknowledgement Resources.
Next Steps: After watching these videos, try drafting your own personal, authentic land acknowledgement. You can use the resources below to develop your knowledge further.
Further Resources:
- CTLT Indigenous Initiatives' wiki on Land Acknowledgements in Teaching and Learning
- CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Online Land Acknowledgement Resource
- The Land You Live On: Native-Land Digital Recording [~53 minutes]
- Indigenous Peoples Language Guide
When you’re ready for more consultation:
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-ins: Indigenous Initiatives‘ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are a great place to explore how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements at UBC, connect with others on the same learning path, or get to know their team.
Help promote your event or the Thrive campaign using the resources below.
Thrive Events Calendar
Have an event and want to spread the word? Be sure to add it to the Thrive Events Calendar!
Submit Your Thrive Event to the Calendar
Thrive Communications Toolkits
Here, you will find links to social media graphics, editable posters, pre-loaded newsletter content, social media posts, and more! To edit, open pdfs in Adobe Acrobat and go to "edit pdf."
View Thrive Communications Toolkits – Coming Soon
Questions?
Have you taken a look at the toolkit, but still have questions? Email ubc.wellbeing@ubc.ca.
UBC Staff & Faculty: Use Not Myself Today to inspire conversations, build greater awareness and support your colleagues’ mental health in the workplace.
Resources
UBC Staff & Faculty: Use the Activate Wellbeing Toolkit to identify and accelerate action in policies and practices towards stronger mental health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on workplace settings.
Resources
Events are planned by various partners and are intended to represent a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, beyond the Thrive 5. The Thrive committees recognize that mental health is individual and invite our campus community to explore their path to mental health —whatever that may look like.
Stay current on all things Thrive by following @ubcwellbeing on Instagram.
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