Mental Health Support Fund

What is the Mental Health Support Fund?

The Mental Health Support Fund distributes funding to support community-based mental health initiatives across Cornerstone Co-op’s trading area.

Funds are raised through Communities in Mind, Cornerstone Co-op’s annual mental health awareness and fundraising campaign held each February. All funds raised are invested locally, ensuring meaningful impact in the communities where they were generated.

The fund supports initiatives that promote mental wellness, strengthen protective factors, and improve access to mental health and addiction supports for individuals and families.

How Funding Works

• Funds are raised annually through the Communities in Mind campaign
• The application period opens April 1 each year
• Applications are reviewed by the Cornerstone Co-op Marketing Team
• Funding is allocated until available funds are fully disbursed
• Funding is intended to support project-based or program-specific initiatives

Funding Priorities

We support initiatives that create real mental health impact, with a focus on:

💜 Mental Health Programs & Services: Hands-on tools, workshops, support programs, and community engagement opportunities.

💜 Education & Awareness: Initiatives that help communities better understand mental health and how to access services.

💜 Prevention & Early Intervention: Programs focused on children and youth.

💜 Community Support: Projects that strengthen connection, resilience, and local support networks.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

✅ Registered non-profit or charitable organizations
✅ Community groups and youth organizations
✅ Programs supporting mental health or addiction services
✅ Organizations operating within Cornerstone Co-op’s trading area

Funding Restrictions

Funds cannot be used for:

❌ Annual operating costs
❌ Physical items or facility upgrades (e.g. furniture, décor, lighting)

Examples of Previously Funded Programs

Previously funded initiatives have supported children, youth, adults, and seniors through a variety of mental health programs and services.

➜ Unplug • Connect • Play Connection Kits — Vermilion
➜ Move Your Mood Program — Vermilion
➜ Therapeutic Program Access and Supports — Wainwright
➜ Enhancing Protective Factors in Wainwright & Area — Wainwright
➜ Inpatient & Outpatient Recovery Program Supports — St. Paul
➜ St. Paul Mental Health & Addictions Enhancements — St. Paul

Apply for Funding

If your organization or community group could benefit from funding through the Mental Health Support Fund, we invite you to apply.

👉 Apply for Funding