We Envision a Canada
where those with mental illness and substance use disorder get the help they need, when they need it.
People who are sick shouldn’t have to wait to get better!
Our Purpose is Treatment!
It is reported that the state of mental health in Canada has gotten worse since the pandemic, despite additional awareness and talk campaigns.
Current waitlists for publicly funded inpatient treatment programs are exceeding four to six months in provinces across Canada and, as we know, the outcomes are often dire when people with substance use disorders and mental health illness have to wait.
New Start Foundation for Addiction and Mental Health is a national organization dedicated to funding treatment. We understand that living with the challenges of mental health and addiction is overwhelming and can feel hopeless. At New Start, we are here to restore your sense of self and inspire you to feel hopeful as you begin your journey toward recovery.
With compassion and a belief in positive long-term outcomes, New Start Foundation supports individuals and families as they begin the recovery process with the opportunity to receive the right care at the right time. We assess clinical need, navigate the complex process of finding the right treatment facility, and ultimately fund inpatient program for Canadians with use disorders and related mental health concerns.
We believe access to treatment at high-quality, evidence-based, and medically-assisted facilities should be a right, not a privilege.
Canadians’ can’t get the mental health, addictions or substance-use disorder care they need.
Provinces and territories are only spending 6.3% of their overall health budgets on mental health when they should be spending 12%.
Canadians died from opioid poisoning in 2023
Of Indigenous Peoples reported their mental health as “poor” or “fair.
New Start is one of the few Foundations in Canada whose sole mission is to raise money for treatment.
Your support will ensure that every Canadian has timely access to affordable mental health and addiction programs with world-class outcomes.
Help us bridge the gap in mental health and addiction care today by making a donation.
Every donation brings us one step closer to ensuring no Canadian is left without the mental health care they deserve. Whether it’s a one-time contribution or a monthly gift, your support will have a direct and lasting impact.
Join us in creating a future where mental health care is accessible to all.
