Research shows that a healthy, nutritious diet is key to mental health, but for many it can be hard to access. Your support provides hundreds of meals every week, opening the door to other supports and recovery. 

Meals

Thanks to your kindness, our unique Brain Training program is helping hundreds of people every year build stronger thinking and coping skills, so they can handle daily challenges more easily and feel more confident.

Brain Training  

Your support creates a safe space for young adults to build community, access mental health supports, join music therapy, brain training, theatresports, learn job ready skills and most importantly, to be themselves without stigma.

Young Adult Support  

"Each month I see my donation go through, and it feels good to know that I am helping to give someone access to a place to feel safe and supported, resources for their recovery or a hot meal.  It's truly a no-brainer for me.

If you can, I urge you to join me as a Coast Community Champion by becoming a monthly donor.

What can buy you a coffee every day could also save someone's life.”

Jessica, Coast Community Champion since 2020

Ensures our work for the long haul

Many people living with mental illness need long-term support to thrive. Community champions' monthly support allows to provide housing supports, employment or education and support for as long as they need it.

Supports innovation

Be a community champion - every month! 

COAST COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: Giving people the mental health support they need 

You know that big things can come from a little commitment. You're not just dreaming about a future where people get the evidence-based community mental health care they need. You're making it happen by becoming a monthly donor.

Just $4.46 can provide a meal for a person living with mental illness, and opens the door to recovery. $22.30 a month can provide 5 meals - one for every weekday.  5 opportunities for connection.  

Young adults taking part in daily community kitchen sessions, thanks to people like you.

Giving monthly makes the biggest impact 

Coast is at the forefront of innovation in community mental health. Monthly donations give us reliable resources to continue to innovate and move the needle on mental health care.

Monthly donations incur fewer processing costs to get to us. More of your gift goes directly to transforming the lives of people living with mental illness. 

Every dollar goes further

Your Community Champion Tote bag

The art on this tote bag was commissioned exclusively for our Community Champions. It was created by Aura, an artist and member of Coast's young adult program. The design symbolizes the power and strength of community coming together to make a difference. 

Community Champions' Impact

What it means to be a Community Champion

A minimum new donation of $20 per month, or an increase of $5 or more for existing monthly donors is required to receive the tote bag. The fair market value of the tote bag ($10) will be deducted from your charitable tax receipt per CRA requirements. 

More questions? Visit our FAQ here. 

And, to celebrate mental health month, new monthly donors in May will receive an exclusive 'Community Champion' tote bag designed by a member of Coast's young adult program. And if you're already a monthly donor and increase your gift, you'll also receive one! 

*The costs used in any appeals are averages and the stories told represent Coast Mental Health’s work across Metro Vancouver. Your donations are distributed where needed most to achieve maximum effectiveness for the most vulnerable. All donations will be used for approved programs and projects. In cases where donations exceed what is needed, Coast Mental Health Foundation will redirect funds to similar activities to help people in need.