Changemaker Health and Wellbeing
About This Series
GreenShield and Future of Good are taking a deeper look at the health and wellbeing of those on the front lines of care. Changemakers say they are burned out, stressed and under-resourced. We're looking to find solutions to help those who care, care for themselves. As a non-profit health and benefits company, GreenShield is committed to investing $75 million towards social impact initiatives with an aim to impact 1 million people by 2025. These stories and discussions should be highlighted, celebrated, shared and amplified across sectors to spark awareness, knowledge, inspire change, and empower changemakers to address health and wellbeing disparities in Canada.
An easier way to find mental health help for young people: The Youth Mental Health Ecosystem
A centralized mental health support platform can make it easier for youth to find proper support. It also opens opportunities for organizations to collaborate and extend their reach.
How GreenShield is helping expand culturally safe Indigenous mental health services
Investing in care models led by and for Indigenous people is rooted in traditional knowledge, and it leads to better health outcomes and stronger communities.
Why are one-third of non-profit workers food insecure?
There is an urgent need for better funding models in the social sector that prioritize living wages and sustainability.
More than one million Canadian youth need mental health help. How data sparked GreenShield to action
It’s difficult to design programs and resources without solid data - and youth mental health data is almost non-existent in Canada.
Feeling anxious about tariffs, turmoil and Trump? GreenShield offers free mental health care to all Canadians
In some communities, mental health care is stigmatized, or there are barriers to access. This offer is an opportunity to try therapy and access resources for free.
Reducing the stigma of asking for mental health help in Black communities
Black and African women experience some of the highest levels of depression, yet they are also among the most hesitant to seek help. Greenshield and Black Mental Health Canada hope to shift the stigma.