CANADA'S MOVEMENT FOR Youth Mental Health

Young Canadians are uniting to own their mental health. Hear from our Reps about their hopes, visit our campaign page, and leave a supportive message.

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A legacy of hope.

It is with deep sadness that we share Eric Windeler, Founder and longtime Executive Director of Jack.org, has passed away. His legacy will live on in the movement he built and the countless people he inspired to make change for youth mental health.

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Stand together so youth can rise.

Every young person deserves a community that lifts them up when mental health struggles are weighing them down. Donate now, and thanks to Ardene, your donation will have double the impact.

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Back-to-School comes with lots of big feelings, for you AND your students. Check out the Educator Hub by Jack.org, a library of free, curriculum-mapped, ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources designed to improve student mental health in the classroom.

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That proud to be there feeling.

Explore our collection of stories and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their allies.

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A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Young people across Canada are coming together to own their mental health journeys.

Hear from our Network Reps on their hope for the future, visit our campaign page to hear more, and leave a message of support for a young person today.

Youth mental health in Canada has been in decline for over a decade. More young people than ever before are living with depression, anxiety, and a sense of helplessness.
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1.25M

young people requiring mental health support each year in Canada

720K

youth not getting mental health support despite needing it

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Together, We're Providing Life Changing Mental Health Education and Support.
Youth Hub
300K

youth reached through Jack Talks with essential mental health education and support

96%

of users said the BTC improved their ability to recognize mental health struggle

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With Your Support, Youth Mental Health in Canada Can Thrive.

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90%

of participants felt better able to take care of their own mental health after completing the Be There Certificate

$10K

$10,000 sponsors 500 youth across Canada to complete our Be There Certificate, giving them the tools they need to support both themselves and their peers.

HOW WE’RE CHANGING THE MENTAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE

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Jack Talks

Jack Talks are mental health presentations that use the power of personal stories and peer-to-peer connection to spark open dialogue about mental health challenges, support, and resources.

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Jack Communities

Jack Communities are groups of young people in education and community settings that work to improve community mental health literacy and address barriers to support.

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Be There

The Be There Certificate is a free learning resource designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely support anyone who's struggling with their mental health.

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edHUB

Resources to promote student mental health. Helping educators bring mental health promotion education to their classrooms.

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WITH YOUR SUPPORT, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CAN THRIVE.

Young people across Canada are working together to own their mental health.

Monthly support

Help support even more youth across Canada as a monthly donor.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Our generous partners support the development of innovative youth-informed programs that ensure we continue to reach the young people who need it most, when they need it, and in the ways that matter to them.

La santé mentale des jeunes au Canada est en déclin depuis plus de dix ans. Plus de jeunes que jamais souffrent de dépression, d'anxiété et d'un sentiment d'impuissance.

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Jack.org a soutenu plus d'un million de personnes.
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1,2 million de jeunes ont des besoins non satisfaits en matière de santé mentale
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