Our Stories

An inside look at how our Champions of Care are changing lives

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Mental health care in action: How Charise found support for bipolar disorder at Sinai Health
Charise Jewell was 40 years old and living in Calgary when she started to struggle with insomnia that was more intense than anything…
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From pet visits to bedside companionship: How volunteers are bringing connection to hospitalized seniors
A hospital stay can be emotionally taxing for anyone, but it can be…
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Peer support in emergency care: Leading Canada's response to youth mental health
Imagine you are 18 years old, struggling with mental health or substance…
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A lifeline in her own language: Navigating dementia with culturally informed care
When Teresa’s father was diagnosed with dementia, the challenges felt…