Thank you Mississauga Foundation for Supporting our 24/7 Crisis Response Service!

EveryMind Mental Health Services gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Pendle Fund at the Mississauga Foundation, a registered charitable public foundation serving the people of Mississauga.

The $20,000 in funds received have supported our 24/7 Crisis Response Service by helping sustain the clinicians who deliver immediate mental health care to children, youth, and families. This essential service reduces distress during wait times, provides urgent support when needed, and ensures connections to ongoing care and resources.

When asked about the need for the service, Kyle Martin, who is a member of our Crisis Response team, said, “Let’s be honest: being a teenager is not, and has never been, an easy task. From developmental and physiological changes to increased independence to societal challenges and expectations, teenagers have the difficult task of learning about the world around them while simultaneously navigating their way through it. Ideally, these teenagers have a support system to help guide them through this journey whether that be parents, grandparents, teachers, or other caregivers. However, there are times where young people are left to experience these years with minimal guidance before they are emotionally and physically prepared. As a crisis service that prides itself on providing inclusive support to all children, teens, and families, the EveryMind Crisis Team creates a circle of support for these teenagers and acts as that guide to meet them where they are and support them with remaining safe and navigating the journey to adulthood.”

When asked about the importance of supporting EveryMind’s mental health services to children and youth, Lorraine Crow, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives at the Mississauga Foundation, replied, “The Mississauga Foundation is a community foundation that empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to contribute to the thriving well-being of Mississauga, creating a lasting and positive social impact. The Mississauga Foundation is proud to have granted over $380,000 to EveryMind for essential programming for child and youth mental health in Mississauga.  Together, we are committed to supporting free and confidential services, including assessment, treatment and education delivered by the health professionals at EveryMind.”

Since 2001, the Mississauga Foundation has been connecting generosity with community needs, fostering a vibrant and resilient city. Through thoughtful collaboration with donors and the wider community, the Foundation invests in building a strong, inclusive Mississauga. By offering tailored endowment solutions, they help create lasting legacies that strengthen our city for generations to come. To find out more about the Mississauga Foundation, visit the website at www.mississaugafoundation.ca.

To access EveryMind’s 24/7 Crisis Response Service, call 905-278-9036 and press 1 to be connected to a crisis worker, who will talk to you about what you’re going through and help you make a plan.