Mental health and addictions underly much of Vancouver’s challenges around homelessness, the opioid crisis, public safety, and property crime.
The Vancouver Police Foundation works hard to help improve the quality of life for those in crisis and reduce the stigma around mental health issues for people of all ages, from youth to seniors.
In 2022, we granted $130,725 to key programs and initiatives that improves the lives of those in crisis, as well as educates and inspires others on mental health and addictions-related matters. Many of the mental health programs we fund support youth.