Having a mental wellness app requires having some kind of resource for users in crisis. Instead of simply providing a 911 phone number, a list of local resources for different needs will be able to better support individuals having a mental wellness crisis or emergency, or who simply don’t know where to turn.

The goal of this project is to provide our app users with a list of local community resources to call or reach out to based on their geolocation in the case of a mental wellness emergency.

The research will include:

• Scoping out community resources in North America (all provinces, territories, and states)
• Compiling community contacts/resources
• Validating/vetting contacts and their services

The student(s) will be expected to participate in the creation of their work plan to leverage their individual skills and support their personal career goals.

The definition of done for this project is a list of at least 1-2 community resources for mental wellness emergencies in all provinces, territories, and states in Canada and the United States.

The deliverable:

• A spreadsheet listing community contacts that have been vetted/validated to be included as a resource on the app and platform
• Community contacts will have listed: name of organization/group/program, phone number, website, individual contact (who agreed to participate on the app/platform)

Over the course of this project, the student(s) will gain real-world experience working remotely with a company. The student(s) will be invited to participate in regular check-in meetings and social events while developing their professional skills.

Students will work closely with Refresh’s project manager who is supervising and available for questions. This will also include occasional progress meetings where adjustments to the students' tasks and duties can be made if necessary.

Project participants will have access to the Refresh Slack channel for internal communications as well as a designated Google Drive folder to organize their work.

Refresh Inc. is a completely remote workplace, allowing students to work around their existing school hours and responsibilities.