You may not realize that St. Joe’s has become the second-largest provider of mental health and addictions care in all of Ontario. We serve a population of more than two million people across the Ontario West region and help people from the age of 17 onward, with an array of specialized programs for youth, adults and seniors. So whether someone is living with anxiety or anorexia, depression or schizophrenia, a substance use disorder or bi-polar disorder, St. Joe’s is here to help.
Two of our fundraising priorities include supporting the work of our Youth Wellness Centre in the downtown core which provides mental health and addiction care and peer support for youth; and raising funds for the new Young Adult Substance Use Program which leverages a multi-disciplinary team of care-providers and a 12-week program to try and prevent substance use from becoming a life-long battle with addiction. Both programs are aimed at youth aged 17 – 25 and are so important as this age group is one of the most severely affected by substance use and suicide. Help us change these stats with a donation to support youth mental health.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is one of five Ontario hospitals providing specialized mental health care and support for frontline healthcare workers and first-responders like firefighters, paramedics, police officers and more. For years, these professions have struggled with the effects of what they see every day which can cause anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and it’s been complicated even more by witnessing the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some of our most vulnerable communities. Help us help our heroes with a gift to support mental health programs for these professionals.
As young as 12 years old, Tara has been affected by mental illness. She was once a patient of St. Joe’s, and now, she works for St. Joe’s West 5th campus as a Peer Support Provider. Watch as Tara shares her personal journey with mental illness.
Watch NowErin is the CEO and co-owner of Hamilton-based hospitality group The Other Bird, the parent company behind a family of unique dining and hospitality destinations. She discusses her experience with severe anxiety disorder, and how that inspired her to be our 2020 Run for Women Community Champion.
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