Ellie Mental Health: Sibshops

Hosted by Ellie Mental Health

What are Sibshops?

Sibshops are an opportunity for children (ages 8 to 13) who have siblings with serious or chronic health problems and/or developmental needs to gain peer support as well as education while having fun.

Why Sibshops?

There is a growing population in our area of children with special needs whose siblings will be in their life longer than anyone. If these siblings are provided with support and education early on, they will be able to acquire skills and support that will help them today and in the future.

Sibshops are semi-structured monthly groups. They last approximately 2 hours and provide opportunities to process the siblings’ emotions and experiences while playing and making new friends. There will be games and food involved. This is strictly for the siblings; not the children with special needs.

The mission of Ellie Mental Health is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health care by providing creative solutions that make wellness accessible in every community.