The local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branch received a $1 million boost to its $5 million fundraising campaign Tuesday to create a permanent Youth Wellness Hub.
Kyrsten Solcz of the Solcz Family Foundation announce the donation toward a new, permanent site at 215 Eugenie Avenue.
The 10,000 square foot youth-friendly space will offer mental health and addiction services for youth aged 12-25.
“The Solcz Family Foundation is proud to support Windsor’s first Youth Wellness Hub — a space that is safe and barrier-free, providing our local youth with a multitude of services all under one roof in a warm and welcoming space designed for youth by youth,” Solcz said in a news release.
The hub will also include primary care, employment and housing supports as well as recreational and education activities.
CMHA officials say operational funding has been provided by the Ontario government, but fundraising is needed to “bring …