KFL&A Family Advisory Committee : Call for Members

The Roadmap to Wellness (RTW) Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Task Force is committed to an active partnership between families and service providers that involves listening to what families have to say, engaging in two-way communication and seeing the families as partners and allies in child and youth mental health. The Family Advisory Committee is a body of the KFL&A RTW Task Force, that engages families in improving the system of KFL&A mental health services to better meet the needs of children, youth and families.

Vision: The children and youth of KFL&A are well supported by the mental health service system.

The aim of the Family Advisory Committee (FAC) is to bring together family members with lived experience with child and youth mental health services in KFL&A area. Members of this committee will participate in a monthly forum to collaborate with and improve child and youth mental health services in KFL&A.

If you are interested in joining this committee, please complete the application below.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Address:

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* 3. Telephone

Home:

Work:

Cell:

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* 4. Email:

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* 5. What is the best way to contact you?

Home phone

Work phone

Cell phone

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* 6. How did you hear about this opportunity?

Social media

Friend or colleague

Local agency or service provider

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I am a family member of someone with lived experience of the Child and Youth Mental Health system.

Yes

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* 8. We are seeking individuals who are able to commit in the following ways. Please check all that apply to you.

I have time in my schedule to be a committee representative (attend meetings as often as once a month for 2-3 hours in Kingston or virtually).

I understand the importance of thinking broadly about these issues, beyond my own personal experience.

I am ready to speak up and share suggestions and potential solutions to help improve the care for other children/youth and their families.

I understand that I have the right to confidentiality and that confidentiality is based on mutual trust and respect of all members and their shared information.

My motivation is to help future children/youth and their families.

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* 9. Why are you interested in joining the Family Advisory Committee in KFL&A?

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* 10. Our inclusive committee is seeking individuals with diverse perspective. What unique perspective would you bring to the committee?

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* 11. What skills/characteristics/knowledge/experience do you have that would benefit the committee?

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* 12. Are you comfortable sharing your personal story/your family voice within the committee to make a difference in the Child and Youth Mental Health system?

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* 13. How would you deal with conflict or a disagreement on the committee?

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* 14. The Child and Youth Mental Health system takes the need for confidentiality very seriously. Do you have any concerns around confidentiality?

Yes (please explain):

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to add for our consideration?

If you are interested in participating, however foresee financial barriers to your involvement, there may be some financial assistance available for childcare or transportation (please note the committee is currently meeting virtually).

An honourarium may be offered for your participation on the committee.

Next steps: As part of the process, a member of the FAC will set up an interview with you to outline what this role entails, discuss your experiences, and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for taking the time to complete this application.