Compassion and Peace Association of Canada

Una West spoke to the club about an organization she helped start called the Compassion and Peace Association of Canada (CAP). The organization works to assist youth with mental health issues that often lead to suicide. She stated that about 1.5 million children and youth in Canada suffer from a diagnosable psychiatric disorder with less than 20% receiving therapeutic intervention. CAP runs a website and organizes monthly meetings so that youth with mental issues can communicate with each other and seek support.

Testamonials like the following give proof to CAPs work: "This website gives everyone a safe place to come and let our hair down. It is here that we can vent or swim in our emotions. No judgment is past against any of us." "When the world gets cold and you feel the universe has forgotten you, just come on here because there is bound to be someone online that feels the same as you or has dealt with a similar problem."

The organization is looking for support and anyone interested in helping out or in need of the services can contact CAP through the websites, www.compassionandpeace.ca or www.compassionandpeace.org