We need to do better! World Mental Health Day at Stella’s Place
We need to do better! The theme of October 10th, World Mental Health Day, was suicide prevention. Stella’s Place put together a panel of experts and hosted an information night that was attended by over 60 guests, many of whom had been touched by suicide in deep and...
Remembering Chester Bennington with Pink City
Chester Bennington of American rock band Linkin Park struggled with addiction and mental health challenges throughout his life. His death on July 20, 2017, shone the spotlight on the dire need for increased mental health awareness. Tributes to Chester have since been...
Let’s get moving this summer
Longer days and warmer weather—summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and get moving. Exercise has many benefits, not only for your physical health but also your mental health. Did you know just HOW good regular physical activity is for mental health? The...
Streaming for the future of mental health
From June 3-6, professional Twitch.tv broadcaster and streamer, @MopGarden, held a charity stream, with proceeds going towards Stella's Place. We got the chance to ask a few questions. Tell us about what you do and your online community. I am streamer on...
The Broken Record Project: Healing through the arts
Broken Record is a R&B/Hip Hop album with a collection of 7 artists on breaking stigmas surrounding mental and spiritual health.
Understanding trauma: A workshop with Dr. Kristen Mcleod
“Trauma is the single most preventable cause of chronic mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, school drop out, self-harm, risk behaviours and criminal activity. Genetics aren’t changeable, but recognition of trauma is.” Last week, Stella’s Place staff attended a...
What would Ben say?
Content warning: overdose, drug-use, mental health challenges Ben died in Toronto on April 16, 2018 at 22, due to accidental Fentanyl poisoning. Ben had no drug or alcohol issues in high school in Halifax, was an honour student, took music lessons, had part-time jobs...
Women Inspiring Passion and Purpose (WIPP), In Support Of Stella’s Place
Why did you decide to organize this event? The reason WIPP (Women Inspiring Passion and Purpose) decided to organize HEAR2HEAL was because we wanted to design a space where people could immerse themselves in a healing environment. Sound baths have been useful for me...
Meet Alyceia, Our Café Volunteer Rockstar
, How did you get involved with Stella’s Place? What compelled you to support young adult mental health? I got involved with Stella's Place just over a year ago during the four month placement portion of a youth employment training program. My...
Meet Jonathan, Our Development Volunteer Rockstar
Tell us a bit about yourself. What motivated you to support young adult mental health and Stella’s Place? Young adult mental health is an issue that’s very personal and important to me. It has impacted loved ones in my life and it’s something...
