Family of Support provides funding for kids' mental health programs across Canada
Mental health challenges can start out small. But they don't always stay that way. That's why we created Family of Support, a joint initiative between Empire Company Limited and The Sobey Foundation.
Through our partnerships with Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations and Kids Help Phone, our goal is to ensure more kids and families across Canada can access local mental health support.
Your donations make a difference
Since 2020, more than $17 million has been raised and donated for local mental health programs at 13 children's hospitals across Canada.
60,795
Assessments
12,984
People trained
93,183
Patients served
54
Treatment spaces
Donate in-store or online to support local mental health programs
Donations can be made online or in any of the stores listed below from September 5 - 25, 2024 in Quebec, and September 19 - October 6, 2024 in all other provinces. 100% of funds raised directly support mental health programs at your local children's hospital.
Find kids’ mental health programs in your community
With 13 participating children’s hospitals across the country, Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations works to decrease stigma, strengthen families, and help more children & youth access the mental health support they need. Each program has a regional focus addressing urgent needs within the communities they serve.
Supporting kids, their families and healthcare providers
Through our 13 children’s hospital foundation partners, Family of Support is making an impact on the lives of kids, their families, and local medical teams across the country.
“It feels great to be in a healthy mindset. It allows me to pursue my dreams and be an advocate for youth mental health.”
– Mia | Nova Scotia
“I feel a strong sense of connection with my doctors and nurses and also the mental health supports and services at BC Children’s Hospital.”
– Keira | British Columbia
“Thanks to the Sainte-Justine team, I was able to keep a positive outlook when I was sick"
- Victoria | Quebec
“It feels good to be excited about my life again.”
- Nève | Ontario
Kids Help Phone
Our partnership with Kids Help Phone supports two community-based mental health programs, RiseUp and Finding Hope, to connect Black and Indigenous youth to real-time virtual counselling and crisis help. Each program provides 24/7 support with the help of volunteer champions, counsellors and community advisors from Black and Indigenous communities.
