Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Safe Network – Support for Youth Mental Health

The project “Safe Network: Support for Youth Mental Health” is funded through a donation by the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views or positions of the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Bank cannot be held responsible for any use of the information contained herein.

Project partner: Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences

Project duration: 31.1.2025 – 31.1.2026.

Approved amount: 6.000,00 €

Project Description:

The project focuses on strengthening the mental health of young people living with rare diseases, as well as other young individuals from vulnerable social groups, aged 18–30. As part of the project, two cycles of workshops for youth are planned — each involving 8 participants. Following the first cycle and its evaluation, the second will be improved based on the evaluation results. The workshops will be led by the Alliance’s psychologist, supported by at least two trained volunteers who are students of helping professions.
In addition to young people from vulnerable groups, the project will include educational sessions on working with youth and supporting their mental health, targeting future professionals — students of the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences (at least 50 students) — as well as parents of young people living with rare diseases (at least 30 parents). The project also includes the development of digital professional materials focused on maintaining mental health, self-help guidelines, and recognizing mental health challenges.