Every Story Matters. Every Gift Makes a Difference.
Mental health challenges can touch anyone – parents, seniors, youth, neighbours, colleagues. In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness. Behind every statistic is a real person searching for understanding, support, and a path forward.
At Waypoint, we are a lifeline for people across our region who are struggling and unsure where to turn. Every day, we meet individuals who need compassion, stability, and hope – and we are here to help them find it.
Ashley’s Story
Ashley knows what it feels like to live under “dark clouds that never moved.”
After becoming a new mom, anxiety took hold so fiercely that even everyday moments — like driving or caring for her daughter — felt overwhelming. She felt powerless, frightened, and convinced she wasn’t doing enough.
But everything changed when Ashley connected with Waypoint, where she received free weekly therapy. With the support of her therapist, Ashley learned to understand her thoughts, calm her fears, and rebuild her confidence.
Today, she’s raising her daughter, working as a hairstylist, and — most importantly — living with hope.
Ashley’s journey is just one example of what becomes possible when mental health support is accessible, timely, and grounded in compassion.
A Community in Need
Every day, Waypoint sees the growing impact of mental illness in our communities:
- Youth navigating depression, anxiety, and overwhelming social pressures
- Seniors experiencing deep loneliness and isolation
- Parents who feel exhausted, afraid, and unsure where to turn
- Individuals facing crises who need safety and urgent support
The need has never been greater — and no one should have to face these challenges alone.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Your generosity helps ensure people receive help when they need it most. With your support, we can provide:
- Free therapy and counselling for people struggling in silence
- Crisis services that offer safety, stability, and compassion
- Specialized hospital care for individuals living with complex mental illness
- Youth and seniors programming that reduces isolation and builds resilience
- World-class mental-health research that leads to faster, more effective treatments
Every donation helps someone take a step toward healing — someone just like Ashley.
You Can Help Someone Find Their Way Back to Hope
Your gift today helps ensure that therapy, crisis care, and recovery-focused services are there for every person who reaches out. Together, we can create a community where mental health is supported, stigma is reduced, and recovery is an expectation — not an exception.
Please donate today.
Help more individuals and families find hope, strength, and a brighter tomorrow.