Getting Started with Evaluation
Learn about the different types of evaluation and the first two steps you can take to evaluate your project.
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Sharing Your Impact Resource Series
Rural Mental Health Project
An important part of community projects is sharing their impact or the change they create in the community.
Project Resources
Resources
Picking Methods for Measuring Project Impact
Learn how to select methods for evaluating your project’s impact and explore methods for different contexts and purposes.
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Creating Surveys & Collecting Numeric Information
Learn about numerical information and how to create a survey.
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Gathering Formal & Informal Stories
Learn how to gather formal and informal stories of impact from your project.
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Analyzing & Sharing Stories of Impact
Learn how to analyze, theme, and share the information you’ve collected.
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Acknowledgments
PolicyWise’s project team would like to thank the Rural Mental Health Animators who inspired us with their creativity and dedication to their work. We’re also grateful to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention for their commitment to meaningful partnership and rural‑led approaches.
Project Team
Jennifer Medlock, PhD, Research & Policy Manager, PolicyWise for Children & Families
Jonah Elke, MSc, Senior Research & Policy Associate, PolicyWise for Children & Families
Emilie Bassi, MSc, Research & Policy Associate, PolicyWise for Children & Families
Sarah Andrews, MPH, Research & Policy Associate, PolicyWise for Children & Families
Emma Monaghan, Intern, PolicyWise for Children & Families
Project Partners
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Find additional tools and guides to support your mental health projects and community evaluation efforts.