Mental Health & Addictions
Mental health and well-being are essential to a healthy, connected community, yet too many people face barriers to getting the support they need.
United Way Focuses On
- Mental health / addiction prevention and education
- Crisis support
- Harm reduction
- Peer support
- Individual and group counselling
- Culturally grounded counselling
- Specialized counselling and supports
The Issues – what we know
- According to the 2023 Youth Impact Survey conducted through the Children & Youth Planning Table, only 55% of youth described their mental health as positive.
- 70% of those experiencing homelessness who participated in Waterloo Region’s Point-in-Time Count reported experiencing mental health challenges.
- Long wait times, affordability, transportation barriers, and uncertainty about where to seek help continue to prevent many people from accessing support when they need it most.
Your Impact
These numbers reflect the 2025 reporting period.
$274,000
Dollars Invested
41,402
People Helped
8
Funded Partners / Programs
Our Response
Access to timely, affordable, stigma-free, and personalized care can make all the difference. Together, we can break down barriers and help build a community where everyone can access the mental health and addiction support they need to thrive.
Funded Partners
