The Sashbear Foundation
@sashbearorg.bsky.social
Making waves on mental health and suicide prevention. Mission is to remove stigma, and provide access to skills, resources, diagnosis and care. https://sashbear.org
We did it! And it’s all thanks to you. This #GivingTuesday, our community came together in such a powerful way to support free mental health and suicide prevention programs for families across Canada. We’re excited to share that we raised $58,625—way past our $40,000 goal!
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We did it! And it’s all thanks to you. This #GivingTuesday, our community came together in such a powerful way to support free mental health and suicide prevention programs for families across Canada. We’re excited to share that we raised $58,625—way past our $40,000 goal!
🧡Today’s the day—#GivingTuesday is here! This year, we’re aiming higher than ever. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to support Sashbear’s free mental health and suicide-prevention programs across Canada—programs that change lives, strengthen families, and create hope where it’s needed most.
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🧡Today’s the day—#GivingTuesday is here! This year, we’re aiming higher than ever. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to support Sashbear’s free mental health and suicide-prevention programs across Canada—programs that change lives, strengthen families, and create hope where it’s needed most.
🧡Ça y est—#GivingTuesday est arrivé! Cette année, notre objectif est plus élevé qu’il ne l’a jamais été! Notre objectif est de recueillir 40 000 $ pour soutenir les programmes gratuits de santé mentale et de prévention du suicide de Sashbear offerts à travers le Canada.
December 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🧡Ça y est—#GivingTuesday est arrivé! Cette année, notre objectif est plus élevé qu’il ne l’a jamais été! Notre objectif est de recueillir 40 000 $ pour soutenir les programmes gratuits de santé mentale et de prévention du suicide de Sashbear offerts à travers le Canada.
This weekend, over 100 Sashbear volunteers from across Canada came together with Dr. Alan E. Fruzzetti — co-creator of Family Connections — for an incredible weekend of learning, connection, and hope.
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This weekend, over 100 Sashbear volunteers from across Canada came together with Dr. Alan E. Fruzzetti — co-creator of Family Connections — for an incredible weekend of learning, connection, and hope.
As Yom Kippur continues today, we send warm wishes to all who are observing this sacred day of reflection, atonement, and renewal. May it be a meaningful time of peace, forgiveness, and connection. G’mar Chatima Tovah. ✡️
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
As Yom Kippur continues today, we send warm wishes to all who are observing this sacred day of reflection, atonement, and renewal. May it be a meaningful time of peace, forgiveness, and connection. G’mar Chatima Tovah. ✡️
🧡 A Survivor’s Story — Part II 🧡
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we continue to honour and listen to the voices of Survivors.
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we continue to honour and listen to the voices of Survivors.
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🧡 A Survivor’s Story — Part II 🧡
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we continue to honour and listen to the voices of Survivors.
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we continue to honour and listen to the voices of Survivors.
🏊♀️Join us for a free presentation!
📅Sun, Oct 19
📍Etobicoke Olympium, Olympium Lounge, 2nd floor
📣 12:15 – Mental health presentation: Helping Swimmers Thrive Through Change
ℹ️ 10:30 am–3:30 pm – Visit our info table to learn more about Sashbear!
@swimontario.bsky.social
📅Sun, Oct 19
📍Etobicoke Olympium, Olympium Lounge, 2nd floor
📣 12:15 – Mental health presentation: Helping Swimmers Thrive Through Change
ℹ️ 10:30 am–3:30 pm – Visit our info table to learn more about Sashbear!
@swimontario.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🏊♀️Join us for a free presentation!
📅Sun, Oct 19
📍Etobicoke Olympium, Olympium Lounge, 2nd floor
📣 12:15 – Mental health presentation: Helping Swimmers Thrive Through Change
ℹ️ 10:30 am–3:30 pm – Visit our info table to learn more about Sashbear!
@swimontario.bsky.social
📅Sun, Oct 19
📍Etobicoke Olympium, Olympium Lounge, 2nd floor
📣 12:15 – Mental health presentation: Helping Swimmers Thrive Through Change
ℹ️ 10:30 am–3:30 pm – Visit our info table to learn more about Sashbear!
@swimontario.bsky.social
🧡 Today, on #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
We encourage you to take time today to listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#NDTR
We encourage you to take time today to listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#NDTR
September 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🧡 Today, on #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
We encourage you to take time today to listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#NDTR
We encourage you to take time today to listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#NDTR
💜💗💙 Happy Bisexuality Visibility Day! 🌈
Today, we celebrate the bi+ community and honour the importance of visibility, inclusion, and acceptance. Your identities are valid and your voices matter. 💜
#BiVisibilityDay #Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters
Today, we celebrate the bi+ community and honour the importance of visibility, inclusion, and acceptance. Your identities are valid and your voices matter. 💜
#BiVisibilityDay #Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters
September 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💜💗💙 Happy Bisexuality Visibility Day! 🌈
Today, we celebrate the bi+ community and honour the importance of visibility, inclusion, and acceptance. Your identities are valid and your voices matter. 💜
#BiVisibilityDay #Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters
Today, we celebrate the bi+ community and honour the importance of visibility, inclusion, and acceptance. Your identities are valid and your voices matter. 💜
#BiVisibilityDay #Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters
As the Jewish New Year begins, we pause to reflect on the past year and look ahead with hope for renewal, healing, and growth.
To everyone celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a sweet year filled with peace, strength, and meaningful moments. 🌟
Shanah Tovah U’Metukah ❤️
To everyone celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a sweet year filled with peace, strength, and meaningful moments. 🌟
Shanah Tovah U’Metukah ❤️
September 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
As the Jewish New Year begins, we pause to reflect on the past year and look ahead with hope for renewal, healing, and growth.
To everyone celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a sweet year filled with peace, strength, and meaningful moments. 🌟
Shanah Tovah U’Metukah ❤️
To everyone celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a sweet year filled with peace, strength, and meaningful moments. 🌟
Shanah Tovah U’Metukah ❤️
We’re proud to share that Danielle, one of Sashbear’s long-time Lived Experience Speakers, has been recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award!
September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We’re proud to share that Danielle, one of Sashbear’s long-time Lived Experience Speakers, has been recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award!
We’re proud to share that Danielle, one of Sashbear’s long-time Lived Experience Speakers, has been recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award!
September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We’re proud to share that Danielle, one of Sashbear’s long-time Lived Experience Speakers, has been recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award!
Today, we celebrate the power of connection, compassion, and being there for one another. At Sashbear, we know that friendships—rooted in empathy, understanding, and emotional validation—can be a powerful force for mental wellness and healing. 🧡
#Friendship #Sashbear #MentalHealthAwareness
#Friendship #Sashbear #MentalHealthAwareness
July 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today, we celebrate the power of connection, compassion, and being there for one another. At Sashbear, we know that friendships—rooted in empathy, understanding, and emotional validation—can be a powerful force for mental wellness and healing. 🧡
#Friendship #Sashbear #MentalHealthAwareness
#Friendship #Sashbear #MentalHealthAwareness
🌥️ Today, on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Day, we shine a light—literally and figuratively—on a condition that affects millions each year as the seasons change.
July 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌥️ Today, on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Day, we shine a light—literally and figuratively—on a condition that affects millions each year as the seasons change.
🧡 Today, on International Self-Care Day, we’re reminding ourselves that self-care is about supporting your overall well-being. That can look different for everyone.
💬 Let us know: What’s your go-to self-care practice?
Visit stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/rede... for more
💬 Let us know: What’s your go-to self-care practice?
Visit stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/rede... for more
July 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🧡 Today, on International Self-Care Day, we’re reminding ourselves that self-care is about supporting your overall well-being. That can look different for everyone.
💬 Let us know: What’s your go-to self-care practice?
Visit stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/rede... for more
💬 Let us know: What’s your go-to self-care practice?
Visit stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/rede... for more
Thank you!! Because of you—our walkers, volunteers, donors, and generous sponsors—we’ve reached our national fundraising goal of $200,000, and we reached it early!
July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thank you!! Because of you—our walkers, volunteers, donors, and generous sponsors—we’ve reached our national fundraising goal of $200,000, and we reached it early!
Today, we celebrate the rich mosaic of cultures that make up our communities — a powerful reminder that diversity is not just beautiful, but essential to our collective well-being. Whether it’s how we express emotion, seek help, or show compassion, every culture offers wisdom.
June 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today, we celebrate the rich mosaic of cultures that make up our communities — a powerful reminder that diversity is not just beautiful, but essential to our collective well-being. Whether it’s how we express emotion, seek help, or show compassion, every culture offers wisdom.
Today, we honour the strength and resilience of those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trauma leaves deep wounds, often invisible, but with support, understanding, and compassion, healing is possible.
www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-4157229
www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-4157229
June 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today, we honour the strength and resilience of those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trauma leaves deep wounds, often invisible, but with support, understanding, and compassion, healing is possible.
www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-4157229
www.verywellmind.com/ptsd-4157229
🌊 That’s a wrap, St. John’s! 🧡 Today, we held our final in-person Sashbear Walk of the summer in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland — and what a powerful way to close the season. Thank you to everyone who showed up, walked, shared stories, and helped spread the message of hope and connection.
June 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🌊 That’s a wrap, St. John’s! 🧡 Today, we held our final in-person Sashbear Walk of the summer in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland — and what a powerful way to close the season. Thank you to everyone who showed up, walked, shared stories, and helped spread the message of hope and connection.
🎉 Join Us for the #SashbearWalk in St. John’s! 🧡 Tomorrow at Quidi Vidi Lake! Huge thanks to our local sponsors, @genoadesign and Angler Solutions Inc., for their support of mental health awareness in our community. 🧡 Let’s walk together for hope, healing, and change. #StJohns
June 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎉 Join Us for the #SashbearWalk in St. John’s! 🧡 Tomorrow at Quidi Vidi Lake! Huge thanks to our local sponsors, @genoadesign and Angler Solutions Inc., for their support of mental health awareness in our community. 🧡 Let’s walk together for hope, healing, and change. #StJohns
🧡 Tonight, the Confederation Building in St. John’s will be lit up orange in recognition of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness. Let’s shine a light on hope, healing, and support. If you take a selfie, tag us!
#Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters #StJohns #BPD
#Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters #StJohns #BPD
June 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🧡 Tonight, the Confederation Building in St. John’s will be lit up orange in recognition of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness. Let’s shine a light on hope, healing, and support. If you take a selfie, tag us!
#Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters #StJohns #BPD
#Sashbear #MentalHealthMatters #StJohns #BPD
☀️Halifax brought the sunshine and the smiles for last weekend’s Sashbear Walk! From the stunning views of DeWolf Park to the heartwarming community support. Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, and cheered us on.
#SashbearWalk #Halifax #MentalHealthMatters
#SashbearWalk #Halifax #MentalHealthMatters
June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
☀️Halifax brought the sunshine and the smiles for last weekend’s Sashbear Walk! From the stunning views of DeWolf Park to the heartwarming community support. Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, and cheered us on.
#SashbearWalk #Halifax #MentalHealthMatters
#SashbearWalk #Halifax #MentalHealthMatters
🚶♀️🐾 Halifax, are you ready?! Sashbear is hitting the East Coast TOMORROW! Join us for a meaningful and fun-filled day at DeWolf Park in Bedford for the Halifax Sashbear Walk 🧡 buff.ly/Mw2FSZC
🛍️ Online Auction – bidding closes at 12:00 PM! buff.ly/nxUO4Vf
🛍️ Online Auction – bidding closes at 12:00 PM! buff.ly/nxUO4Vf
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚶♀️🐾 Halifax, are you ready?! Sashbear is hitting the East Coast TOMORROW! Join us for a meaningful and fun-filled day at DeWolf Park in Bedford for the Halifax Sashbear Walk 🧡 buff.ly/Mw2FSZC
🛍️ Online Auction – bidding closes at 12:00 PM! buff.ly/nxUO4Vf
🛍️ Online Auction – bidding closes at 12:00 PM! buff.ly/nxUO4Vf
At The Sashbear Foundation, we support families and youth, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, through free, inclusive mental health programs. Our peer-led approach helps loved ones communicate, understand, and heal together. 🏳️🌈
You are not alone. buff.ly/9kogwwf
You are not alone. buff.ly/9kogwwf
June 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
At The Sashbear Foundation, we support families and youth, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, through free, inclusive mental health programs. Our peer-led approach helps loved ones communicate, understand, and heal together. 🏳️🌈
You are not alone. buff.ly/9kogwwf
You are not alone. buff.ly/9kogwwf
This Sunday, June 8, we’re hosting our first-ever Sashbear Walk in Saint John — and we’re so excited to share the day with you! 🎉 What’s Happening: Maker Station (paint a mindfulness rock!), Ribbons of Hope, Games & Photo Booth, Pet Stop, Info Table & Silent Auction
June 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This Sunday, June 8, we’re hosting our first-ever Sashbear Walk in Saint John — and we’re so excited to share the day with you! 🎉 What’s Happening: Maker Station (paint a mindfulness rock!), Ribbons of Hope, Games & Photo Booth, Pet Stop, Info Table & Silent Auction