by Rosie Rotundo | Aug 29, 2023 | Success Stories, Success Story, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
How the Thorncliffe Youth Wellness Hub is creating space for hope and connection We’re thrilled to launch our partnership at the Thorncliffe Youth Wellness Hub, just in time for back-to-school. The Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub, a collaborative effort...
by Rosie Rotundo | Jul 31, 2023 | Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Providing a safe community for youth In 2018, LOFT’s Freedom Group was born when a dedicated member of our staff became aware of a deeply concerning issue affecting many of our clients, domestic sex trafficking. She learned that most individuals were unaware of the...
by Rosie Rotundo | Nov 16, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but only 1 in 5 who need help actually receive it. Without adequate and timely support, youth are vulnerable to increased mental health challenges, difficulties...
by Debora Jesus | Jan 21, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
LOFT’s campus support program offers long-term assistance to students struggling with mental health challenges A full-time student at Toronto Metropolitan University University, Sam* (they/them) was bright and creative. They had a gift for writing poetry and...
by Debora Jesus | Aug 30, 2021 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Basedul was only 17 when his parents helped him flee an unhealthy situation in Bangladesh. He came alone to Canada in the hopes of finding a better future. They made plans to support him as best they could, but then the world went into lockdown and Basedul’s support...
by Debora Jesus | Aug 30, 2021 | Youth Programs
Director Paul Demaniw is retiring from a job that’s been a labour of love for more than 40 years. “I’m going to miss my colleagues and clients at LOFT’s Beverley Lodge,” Paul says. “They’re like family. We have wonderful staff who are dedicated to something...
