As we continue to experience the effects of the pandemic, it’s been very clear that Covid-19 has taken its toll on everyone. In recent years, we saw a sharp rise in incidents of anxiety, loneliness and depression among our youth and young adults. The pandemic has made this situation even worse and much more urgent. Today, ShareLife is privileged to have Amanda from Catholic Family Services speak with us about the mental health challenges being experienced by our youth. Amanda is a program manager at Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County, which is funded in part by ShareLife through the abundant generosity of donors across the Archdiocese of Toronto.

In recent years, we saw a sharp rise in incidents of anxiety, loneliness and depression amongst our youth and young adults. The pandemic has made this situation even worse and much more urgent.

ShareLife is privileged to have Amanda from Catholic Family Services speak with us about the mental health challenges being experienced by our youth.

Amanda is a program manager at Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County which is funded in part by ShareLife through the abundant generosity of donors across the Archdiocese of Toronto. www.sharelife.org

Michelle Laxamana from Catholic Community Services of York Region speaks about the healing CCSYR is providing through the generosity of ShareLife donors.

Berna Bolanos from Catholic Crosscultural Services shares a story of transformation from her agency’s work with newcomers to Canada.

Deacon Rudy Ovcjak from the Office for Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto discusses how ShareLife supporters are bringing hope to refugees.

Michele Lawson from Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County shares how the agency is partnering with schools to improve the mental health of students.

David McNerney, Campaign Officer, presents the ShareLife campaign. By supporting ShareLife, we extend a helping hand to some of the most isolated, vulnerable, and needy people in our region. ShareLife social service agencies treat clients with compassion, care and respect, making a direct and meaningful difference in thousands of lives. www.sharelife.org

Debra McGraw from Providence Healthcare shares how the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence are helping seniors in long term care stay safe and active during Covid. www.sharelife.org

Tanya Pereira, Director of Operations at Vita Centre, shares the story of a young single mother who struggled as the pandemic began. www.sharelife.org

Henry began using drugs to cope with a traumatic experience in the military. St. Michael’s Homes helped him find peace and sobriety. www.sharelife.org