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Dear Scout Leaders,

Scouting can be a very positive experience for youth of all ages. As Scout leaders, we can help youth recognize they have a support network around them. We need to recognize when help may be required and reach out for support when needed.

With the rise in incidents and based on requests for support from our unit leaders, the council formed a team of qualified industry professionals support by staff to provide leaders with resouces and tools to help our Scouts with social and mental challenges.

To learn more about Youth Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Bullying, Sexuality/Gender identity, and Social Media and how to be proactive and respond to situations that may occur, please visit the MCC Welcoming & Belonging page link below.

https://michiganscouting.org/belonging

Our youth deserve a program that supports their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Thank you for all you do for Scouting!

General Acceptance
Youth (and adults) want to belong. In Scouting, we follow the Scout Oath and Law that says we will be Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind,..Cheerful,.. and we will Help Other People at all Times. This doesn’t mean “some people”, but ALL people. To be accepted comes from accepting others. Leaders should be guiding examples of accepting and welcoming all youth and adults into the program.

Mental Health

Youth Mental Health covers a range of topics from anxiety and depression to suicide. Knowing how to spot the signs -- and how to support the youth -- is important for leaders.

Bullying

Bullying has no place in the world and especially not in Scouting. We help other people at all times. Build a culture of Scouts and adults helping and listening to each other.

Social Media

Social media usage is linked to bullying and mental health issues. Technology use should be limited in Scouting, and adults should role model proper usage.

Gender & Sexuality

Gender and sexuality are areas many youth have struggled with. Youth are dealing with complex questions about who they are and may benefit from additional help.

Before any Scouting activity, set some Words to Live by:

• We will follow the Scout Oath and Law
• We will respect ourselves and others
• We are free to choose whether to participate in discussions or activities
• We will not gossip about anything shared in the group
• We will not post any photos or stories on socia media that can
be seen as cyberbullying or negative

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