Care begins with knowing our role.
CBEA provides youth-development and creative educational experiences. We support positive growth and help-seeking, but we do not provide diagnosis, therapy, crisis response or addiction treatment.
Safeguarding principles
- Respect the dignity, identity, privacy and voice of every young person.
- Use age-appropriate activities and clear participation expectations.
- Maintain appropriate adult–youth boundaries in person and online.
- Involve parents, guardians and partner organizations appropriately.
- Take disclosures or indications of harm seriously and escalate them to appropriate support.
- Collect only information reasonably needed for safe participation.
Program boundaries
CBEA activities may strengthen protective factors such as belonging, confidence, competence and purpose. These benefits do not make CBEA a healthcare provider.
A young person experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, a mental-health emergency or substance-related crisis needs timely support from qualified professionals and emergency resources. Participation in a creative project should never delay that care.
Get help now.
In Canada, call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support, available 24/7. If safety is at immediate risk, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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CBEA does not operate or control these services. Availability and instructions should be confirmed through the official service.
Families and partners remain part of the safety circle.
Before participation, families and partner organizations should communicate relevant accessibility, medical, behavioural or support needs that may affect safe involvement. CBEA may determine that a different setting or specialized support is more appropriate when needs fall outside the scope of a youth-development activity.
Questions about safety, accessibility or program suitability can be directed to hello@cbea.ca.