by Rosie Rotundo | Nov 16, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but only 1 in 5 who need help actually receive it. Without adequate and timely support, youth are vulnerable to increased mental health challenges, difficulties...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
Bienca is an ambitious person, who is goal-oriented in all corners of her life. She completed a 16-week baking course at George Brown College, and is currently working as a full-time Personal Support Worker. It’s been a tough journey for Bienca. In 2016, Bienca was...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
The impact of the pandemic and rising inflation has created ongoing barriers for our young clients, especially those who need housing. Perin, a Community Support Worker from our Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program, says it’s a worry: “Rent prices have gone up so much...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 17, 2022 | Success Stories
The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their achievements. A vibrant part of the LGBT2SQ+ community, transgender individuals have made a lot of progress towards true equity over the years. But there’s more we can do. Everyone...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 17, 2022 | Success Stories
Every year, on March 30th, we celebrate World Bipolar Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about this illness and to help end the stigma. The date is also the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, an internationally recognized artist who lived with bipolar. This year,...
by Debora Jesus | Jan 21, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
LOFT’s campus support program offers long-term assistance to students struggling with mental health challenges A full-time student at Toronto Metropolitan University University, Sam* (they/them) was bright and creative. They had a gift for writing poetry and...
