MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FUND

Communities in Mind is a collaborative initiative launched in 2020 to address growing mental health needs in rural Alberta. Each February, five Alberta Co-ops - Westview Co-op, Central Alberta Co-op, Cornerstone Co-op, New Horizon Co-op, and South Country Co-op - join forces to lead a province-wide campaign focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and funding programs that create meaningful mental health outcomes. Through in-store till donations and community engagement, the campaign has raised nearly $300,000 since its inception, with all funds distributed locally each year within each local Co-op's trading area.

The Communities in Mind application opens annually on April 1st and remains open until the year's allocation is fully distributed. All submissions are reviewed and evaluated by Westview Co-op's Marketing Department to ensure alignment with our commitment to support mental health initiatives in our communities.

Our Funding Priority Areas Include:

• Mental Health Programs and Initiatives - Provide hands-on tools and resources for community members (individuals and families) including workshops and programs, opportunities that support community engagement, and coping tools.
• Education and Awareness - Reconnect with the local community to help increase awareness of programs and engage with community members so that they feel more knowledgeable about accessing services and mental health care.
• Patient Support and Family Engagement
• Prevention and Early Intervention - Focusing on children and youth.

Who is Eligible for Support?

• Registered non-profit or charitable organizations
• Community and youth groups
• Projects that support services, development of new programs and reach out to more individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges
• Organizations operating within Westview Co-op's trading area

Funds Are NOT to be Used For:

• Annual operating costs
• Physical items or facility enhancement such as tables, chairs, light bulbs, artwork, etc.

How it works

• Complete the online application form a minimum of one month in advance for your event.
• Recipients are chosen at the discretion of Westview Co-op Limited. Preference is given to causes and organizations that align.
• Applications will remain open until funds are used. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Westview Co-op uses Do Some Good to power their application forms.

Westview Co-op, like other Community-Minded businesses, receives numerous requests for donations. Please allow a minimum of one month to review your requests and respond.

Westview Co-op uses every effort available to assist in as many Community events and organizations as possible, however due to high volume of requests received, not all worthwhile proposals will be approved. Such a response does not reflect upon the value of your organization and valuable service you provide.