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Issue

In Canada, 6.7 million people currently struggle with mental illness, and “one in two Canadians have—or have had—a mental illness by the time they reach 40 years of age[...] While mental illness accounts for about 10 per cent of the burden of disease in Ontario, it receives just seven per cent of health care dollars. This shortfall, totalling almost $1.5 billion, creates an ever-widening gap in the system's ability to deliver timely intervention and adequate long-term care” -- Stats according to camh.  

Our current clinic space faces limitations that hinder its capacity to effectively serve clients and provide an optimal learning environment for trainees. The lack of adequate space and the need for modernized facilities pose critical challenges, impacting the clinic's ability to offer a welcoming and accessible environment, secure privacy, and accommodate the growing demands for its services. 

Vision

At the heart of our vision lies our commitment to creating an environment that places the health and well-being of every individual at the forefront.  

We believe that by investing in a facility that supports a wider range of therapeutic interventions and research activities, our clinic can significantly impact mental health outcomes in the community.  

By creating a clinic that sets a new standard for psychological services and education, this initiative will offer the chance to be part of a transformative project that will shape the future of mental health care and professional training in psychology.  

The current clinic is ranking in the top 10 across North America despite the limitations driven by the current space. Imagine what we can do with more?

The Opportunity

To realize this vision, we invite you to support the development of a new clinic, one that encompasses a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the diverse needs of clients and trainees. With a focus on accessibility, privacy, and multifunctional spaces, the new clinic aims to expand its services, enhance the quality of mental health care, and foster a more effective training environment. By providing spacious therapy rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, dedicated group therapy facilities, and designated areas for staff and students, this transformative clinic will effectively address the current limitations and proactively adapt to future challenges. 

Make an Impact

Your investment in the clinic holds the power to make a profound, multi-faceted impact.

By supporting the clinic, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and families, advancing the education of future psychology professionals, and contributing to the development of innovative treatments and therapeutic techniques.  

By backing this project, you will be directly involved in improving access to quality mental health services and fostering a new generation of skilled practitioners equipped to meet the evolving needs of society.

Together, let us join forces and make a meaningful difference in the realm of mental health. 

Donate Today

Contact KP Anand, Executive Director of Development, to explore how you can contribute to the Psychology Clinic and discuss the various options available for making a meaningful difference through your donation. To give more generally to the department of Psychology, donate directly to our Department of Psychology Trust Fund.

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Community and Wellness

Strengthening the health and sustainability of current and future societies: creating a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that places the well-being of every individual at the forefront.

• This clinic will maximize our capacity to contribute to equitable access to critical mental health services in Kingston for diverse persons who may currently not be served.
• We ensure accessibility of services to vulnerable groups by offering a sliding scale and pro bono services to members of the Kingston community even outside these partnerships.  

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