Tag: mental health
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Salvation Army Drop-In Program Helps Young Adults Build Connections
For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship. The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is…
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From Despair to Hope Thanks to The Salvation Army’s Mental Health Support
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Robyn Darker had to make a difficult yet necessary decision to keep her and her family safe. She left home with her three children, escaping a…
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Come to The Well Program Helps Seniors Boost Physical and Mental Health
The pandemic had a significant impact on many people’s mental and physical health. Realizing that more individuals were coming to The Salvation Army for counselling, The North Street Citadel/church in…
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Come to The Well Program Helps Seniors with their Physical and Mental Health
The pandemic had a significant impact on everyone’s mental and physical health. Realizing that more people were coming to The Salvation Army for counselling. The North Street Citadel/Church in Hamilton,…
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The Salvation Army Helps Client Improve Her Mental Health
Talking freely about your mental health is not easy. It takes time to build up the trust and confidence to feel comfortable sharing how you feel. This is exactly how…
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Providing Food and Hope When the Cupboards are Bare
Bipolar disorder was a challenge for Sharon to manage in the workplace. A certified public accountant (CPA), she was successfully employed until a mania phase left her in a deep…
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Rebuilding a Broken Life
For decades, Graham, 41, suppressed traumatic memories of growing up with an alcoholic mother and an absentee father. Stifling the neglect and emotional badgering insured survival. When disturbing images resurfaced,…
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A Resurgence of Board Games Give New Life to Vulnerable Men in Regina
When residents at The Salvation Army’s Waterston House in Regina sit down to play board games each week, there is more than a lot of roaring laughter and fierce competition.…
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Paying Hope Forward
Brian* has never forgotten his journey, and how our community of supporters at The Salvation Army helped him along the way. Today, he shares some of his story and why…
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Emergency Shelter Provides a Safe Place and Support for People in Crisis (WATCH)
Studies show that the number of Canadians experiencing homelessness are higher than reported—and are on the rise due to #COVID19. The Salvation Army’s Gateway is a 120-bed emergency shelter in…
