Jill's Run For Mental Health

Hi, my name is Jillian Cousineau and I’m from Fort Frances, Ontario.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to recognize it this year I’m raising money to support mental health services in our community. For every $250 raised, I decided I am going to run 1 kilometer. The funds raised will go towards the Northwest Ontario Counselling and Consulting's (NWOCC) Affordable Counselling Program, which helps make therapy accessible to those who need it most.

Mental health services are vital in Northwestern Ontario, where barriers like long wait times, travel distances, and financial costs can make it hard for people to get help. I chose to support NWOCC because they offer a wide range of services including therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming therapy, parenting support, men’s mental health, and more — both virtually and in-person.

Every donation, big or small, is appreciated, and businesses are welcome to contribute as well. Please share and let’s work together to make mental health care more accessible for everyone in our region!