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Silence the Shame, Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing mental health in vulnerable communities. Our holistic approach addresses the root causes of mental health stigma, reduces suicide rates, and improves overall health outcomes. We believe in treating mental health as a spectrum, focusing on wellness, prevention, and recovery in addition to illness. By recognizing the connection between mental and physical well-being, we strive to eliminate barriers to care and advocate for better environmental conditions. Through innovative programs promoting health literacy, equity, positive youth development, and self-care, we are creating a culture of support and healing. Join us in our mission to transform mental health care and make a lasting impact on underserved communities. Our mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. We work to redefine mental health beyond illnesses and how we care for ourselves. We curate programs, digital content, and resources to promote health equity and normalize behavioral health care. STS partners with professionals and subject matter experts to change how we think and discuss mental health to drive more people to care and recovery. STS creates platforms for individuals with lived experiences to share and encourage others to prioritize mental wellness. WHAT WE DO Mental Health Literacy STS signature programs include Community Conversations, Self-Care Socials, Mental Wellness Seminars, and evidence-based training like Mental Health First Aid, Question Persuade & Refer, and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means. to eliminate mental health stigma, practice healthy coping strategies, and access behavioral health resource. We utilize media platforms, including podcasts and social media content to further expand mental health education. Positive Youth Development STS Youth Mental Wellness COPE Clinic & Silence the Shame University (STSU) offers workshops, self-care activities, and discussions for youth and young adults to learn about mental health, crisis signs, and coping skills. We support the Youth Advisory Council and Ambassador to build youth leaders and amplify their voices. Caregivers attend a Parent Café to raise resilient teens. STSU engages college students in prioritizing their well-being and supporting their peers in accessing behavioral health resources. Community Outreach & Engagement We promote the implementation of mental health awareness strategies, self-care activities, and community outreach to support vulnerable populations at-risk of behavioral health challenges. We promote whole health and mental wellness all while combatting discrimination and the shame associated with mental illness.

IDEA‘s mission as an arts education and creative learning organization founded in 1996 is to connect underserved youth and their families to the life affirming quality of the arts. Our work is about building more socially resourceful and vibrant communities by strengthening human potential through creativity, culture and arts based learning

The OLPH Future Fund is a registered charity that supports classroom enrichment, events and activities not covered by the TCDSB budget. The Future Fund is managed by the Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) – made up of parent and teacher representatives, and the Principal. Each year the CSAC determines how to spend these raised funds in order to directly impact each student in the school.

L.I.F.E. For Health seeks out small-scale, high-impact projects that deal with the underlying causes of poverty and poor health, assisting individuals and communities achieve sustainable, long-term improvements. We currently have active projects in the Philippines and Rwanda. L.I.F.E. For Health is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by volunteer members. All of our profits go to our projects.

PLEIS-NB offers free publications about the law, a variety of family, civil and criminal law self-help guides, a Family Law Line (1-888-236-2444), an informative website www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca, a speaker’s bureau, and a video lending library. We also offer a range of products and training on family violence and youth justice. We sit on many committees and undertake significant law related projects annually.

The Arctic Children and Youth Foundation and its board of directors understand and are committed to making change and focusing on the Children and Youth of Canada’s Arctic Region under the following Rationale; Arctic children and Youth are in a crisis of transition, Arctic children and youth need a strong representational voice, There are major gaps in the research related to Arctic children and youth, Arctic children and youth require Arctic appropriate programs.