Help Us Raise $30,000 to fund essential mental health programs for our community! Your contribution directly impacts lives and fosters mental wellness in our community.
Shine Bright
Shine a light on someone’s mental health through the gloomy fall days—Your donation makes a difference!
As the days get shorter and the rain sets in, many in our community struggle with the weight of seasonal depression and mental health challenges. You can make a difference.
Join us for Shine Bright, a collaborative Fall campaign by the Canadian Mental Health Association to bring hope and support to those who need it most. Your donation helps deliver life-changing mental health services across the North Shore, ensuring that everyone has the chance to shine bright, even in the darkest times.
Your support helps those struggling with mental health find hope and healing during this challenging season. Every contribution lights the way for someone in need on the North Shore, making their journey a little brighter.
Join us for Shine Bright, a collaborative Fall campaign by the Canadian Mental Health Association to bring hope and support to those who need it most. Your donation helps deliver life-changing mental health services across the North Shore, ensuring that everyone has the chance to shine bright, even in the darkest times.
Your support helps those struggling with mental health find hope and healing during this challenging season. Every contribution lights the way for someone in need on the North Shore, making their journey a little brighter.
Impact of your donation
$25
Supports an individual’s attendance at a social support group.
$65
Funds a counseling session for someone in need.
$100
Covers a youth individual’s participation in the STEPS program for one month.
$250
Provides outreach support for a homeless individual for one week.
Why this campaign matters?
1 in 5 people in British Columbia will experience a mental health challenge this year.
With mental health affecting 20% of the population annually, many individuals in our community are silently battling anxiety, depression, and other challenges. Your support ensures they have access to vital services that can change lives.
Only 1 in 3 British Columbians who need mental health care actually receive it.
Despite the growing demand for mental health services, access remains a critical issue. Your donation helps bridge the gap, ensuring that more people can access counseling, support groups, and outreach services.
50% of homeless individuals in British Columbia live with a mental health condition.
The intersection of homelessness and mental health is undeniable. By supporting our outreach programs, you provide crucial aid to homeless individuals, ensuring they receive the care and support they need to navigate their mental health challenges.
What we’re doing to help
CMHA NWV is committed to ensuring everyone on the North Shore can access the support they need, regardless of their financial situation. Your contribution helps fund critical programs like:
- Counseling Services: Offering affordable mental health support.
- Homeless Outreach: Supporting vulnerable individuals with basic needs such as housing, employment, financial assistance, food, and primary and mental health resources.
- Recovery College YVR & Social Support Groups: Providing free recreational and educational mental health groups and courses.
- STEPS Youth Program: Building skills and community for those living with mental illness.
“I hope you know how incredibly grateful I am for you. I knew therapy would be helpful, but this has been so incredibly eye-opening and has released an excitement and calmness in me I didn’t expect. It feels like there is light at the end of the tunnel and that I have been tossed a life preserver after YEARS of treading water in the deep end, alone. Thanks again for everything and thanks for being there for me in the most non-judgmental, kind, authentic way.”
Counselling client
Your generosity has the power to transform lives.
Help us spread the word! Share this campaign with your friends, family, and community to raise awareness and expand our impact.
From all of us at CMHA NWV, thank you for making a difference and helping the North Shore community shine bright.