Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend or colleague. 20% of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
Jessica Rachel Jewelry was created to raise money and awareness for mental health in Canada. For every piece sold, 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Kids Help Phone and The Canadian Mental Health Association.
Kids Help Phone is Canada's leading mental health and well-being youth counselling service. They provide free and professional counselling 24/7/365 to the 6.5 million young people in Canada. Every day, Kids Help Phone’s counsellors hear from kids who are experiencing the cruelty of bullying, the loneliness of depression or the paralyzing fear of anxiety.
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Canadian Mental Health branches in Canada provide services and support to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. A core goal for the CMHA is to help people with mental illness develop the personal tools to lead meaningful and productive lives. The CMHA focuses on employment, housing, early intervention for youth, and public education campaigns for the community.
www.cmha.ca