Transformational Stories
We celebrate the courage, determination, and resilience of our clients in their recovery journey. These stories capture their powerful, life-changing journeys as told through the eyes of our staff and clients.
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Providing hope to clients like Jeremy
Jeremy has been one of our clients for the past nine years. Growing up, Jeremy excelled in school. By the time he ...
Building a brighter future for youth
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but ...
Bienca’s story: Finding life-saving support
Bienca is an ambitious person, who is goal-oriented in all corners of her life. She completed a 16-week baking ...
Perin goes where she’s needed
The impact of the pandemic and rising inflation has created ongoing barriers for our young clients, ...
Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their achievements. A vibrant ...
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
What is bipolar? Can it be treated?
Bipolar (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) ...
Finding Hope and Support at School: Sam’s Story
LOFT’s campus support program offers long-term assistance to students struggling with mental health ...
Get to Know Us: Dejan Micic
A dog lover, Dejan didn’t hesitate to help when a client – and Yoda – needed a hand.
Dejan is a Team ...
Youth Giving Back: Growing goodness, harvesting hope
Ruby ripe heirloom tomatoes, crisp zucchini, leafy kale, wholesome peas and fresh garlic! The vulnerable seniors ...
From At-Risk Teens to Independent Adults: Basedul’s Story
Basedul was only 17 when his parents helped him flee an unhealthy situation in Bangladesh. He came alone to Canada ...
Raising the Roof: A Spotlight on the Harold E. Ballard Foundation
Helping ensure that at-risk youth, adults and seniors have a safe roof over their heads.
For over ...
Respectful and Dignified Mental Health Care: Dave’s Story
With LOFT for over 20 years, Dave had some bad experiences with the mental health care system before finding a ...