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Would a Jack Talk help your school or community explore mental health in the classroom?
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JACK TALKS OFFERINGS
Mental health isn’t one size fits all. Neither are Jack Talks. Explore what’s right for you
Live Jack Talk
A mental health presentation facilitated by one or two experienced youth speakers that cover various mental health topics through personal stories, health promotion education, and audience engagement. Available in English and French.
Youth audience (14-24)
Virtual livestream or in-person
45-60 min
Live, incorporating a slide deck, videos, engagement activities, and an audience worksheet
A 30-minute phone call and some coordination with Jack.org staff via email. Organizer (or org representative) must be present during the Talk.
Jack Talk On Demand
A mental health presentation facilitated by two youth speakers that covers the foundations of mental health through personal stories and audience engagement, in an interactive video format. We provide videos, quizzes, and activities to guide young people through the learning experience. Available in English and French.
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Youth audience (14-24)
Watch a Recorded Video
40 min
Recorded Jack Talk, with optional slide deck, videos, engagement activities, and handouts.
No communication with Jack.org staff and can be accessed anytime. Organizer (or org representative) must facilitate content.
Jack Talk For Indigenous Youth
A two-part offering created by Indigenous youth for Indigenous youth, that includes a video explaining the social determinants of mental health from Indigenous perspectives, a video of a youth story (23+ to choose from) about navigating mental health, and is followed by a live sharing circle facilitated by an Indigenous staff or youth available in English.
Indigenous youth audience (13-29)
Virtual livestream or in-person
~20 min video 60 min sharing circle
Videos and a live sharing circle
A 30-minute phone call and some coordination with Jack.org staff via email. Organizer (or org representative) must facilitate video content and be present for the sharing circle.
Jack Talks are free mental health presentations by youth, for youth.
Talks give young people the space to learn mental health essentials, including signs of struggle, the role of the social determinants of mental health, self-care strategies, and where to seek support if they or someone they know is struggling.
Young people are more receptive to messages they get from a peer, which is why all Talks are delivered by youth Speakers who are trained to speak to their peers about mental health in a way that normalizes conversation and encourages connection and support.
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of Jack Talks organizers said the Jack Talk positively shifted attitudes about mental health in their community.
of Jack Talks audience members report a better understanding of their mental health
Each year, Jack Talks are delivered to over 25,000 youth.
BOOK A JACK TALK
BECOME A JACK TALKS SPEAKER
Speakers use the power of their personal stories to teach their peers about mental health in a relatable way. Speakers receive extensive training and mentoring from Jack.org staff on how to deliver meaningful mental health education to young people.
Speaker applications are closed for the 2026/27 year. Applications will reopen in the spring!
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WHAT DO YOU GAIN AS A JACK TALKS SPEAKER?
Public speaking, communication, and safe storytelling skills
Develop your public speaking skills and learn how to engage audiences that range from 10 to over 300 people. All the while, you will learn how to speak using safe storytelling practices to ensure an inclusive environment
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Personalized coaching from the Jack.org Team
You will have the opportunity to develop a close relationship with one of our Program Coordinators, who will walk you through the entire training and give you personalized tips on your speaking style and the content of the talk
The platform to spark the mental health movement and motivate an audience
Each year, Jack Talks are delivered to over 25,000 youth. You have the opportunity to connect with many of them and inspire them to take care of themselves and others while reducing the mental health stigma.
Compensation to thank you for your time
Not only will you receive experience and skills through becoming a speaker but we also offer compensation for all speakers for the their training and for all the talks you deliver over the course of one year.
MEET THE JACK TALKS SPEAKERS
QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS
Anyone who is 18-27 years old is eligible to become a speaker
Jack Talks run 45 - 60 minutes long
Jack Talks have been created for youth aged 14-24.
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