Support Mental Health Care

The wait was too long. And together, we refused to let young people face it alone. We expanded services.
We doubled capacity. But still, the need keeps growing. For young people brave enough to reach out
for help, the support they receive in that moment can change—or save—their lives. Now, we want to
make sure this vital program not only continues, but thrives. You’re the difference that matters.
Help us continue to be there for young people when it matters most.

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First Episode Mood & Anxiety Program (FEMAP)

FEMAP is a research-proven model – giving youth in our community hope and compassion

FEMAP fills this gap for youth aged 16-25 who are experiencing the onset of mood and anxiety disorders.

FEMAP is the first program of its kind in Canada with a unique model aimed at reversing the “first episodes” of mental illness before they lead to long-term damage. It offers a comprehensive range of services such as psychology, psychiatry, social work, addictions counselling, family therapy and group therapy.

Caring by the numbers

5,309 | Total patient visits
175 | New patients receiving personalized treatments
50% | Reduction in wait times compared to 2022
3 - 4 | Months post-intake wait times down from 14

Patient visits at a glance*

2,380 | Total psychiatry visits
2,218 | Individual social work therapy
162 | Dialectical behavioural therapy groups
97 | Social anxiety groups
*Numbers reflect the period between October 2022 - October 2023

Team FEMAP

Generous contributions have fueled significant growth, allowing FEMAP to have expanded to a second location and nearly doubling its team. This expansion means more capacity to support patients through both individual and group therapy sessions. With more patients now being seen, FEMAP can also participate in more novel clinical trials to further enhance the research they produce and the care they provide.

“I’m so grateful to have been given the resources to overcome grief and was empowered to make progress toward my life goals using the tools from my sessions at FEMAP.”

- FEMAP Grateful patient

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