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
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 ❤️
📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.
September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.
📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.
September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.
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
Missed the walk today? No problem! You can still join us virtually from wherever you are — the Virtual Sashbear Walk runs until September 30. And don’t forget: we’ll be walking in Montreal this September, and we’d love to see you there too!
Together, we’re making waves 🧡🌊
#SashbearWalk
Together, we’re making waves 🧡🌊
#SashbearWalk
June 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Missed the walk today? No problem! You can still join us virtually from wherever you are — the Virtual Sashbear Walk runs until September 30. And don’t forget: we’ll be walking in Montreal this September, and we’d love to see you there too!
Together, we’re making waves 🧡🌊
#SashbearWalk
Together, we’re making waves 🧡🌊
#SashbearWalk
This day wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible volunteers, generous donors, dedicated sponsors, and every single participant who walked alongside us. Your support helps us continue to offer life-changing programs for families and youth across Canada.
June 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This day wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible volunteers, generous donors, dedicated sponsors, and every single participant who walked alongside us. Your support helps us continue to offer life-changing programs for families and youth across Canada.
🌊 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
This month, let’s change the conversation. Let’s choose compassion. How Can You Help?
💬Start a conversation
📚Share resources
💙Create safe spaces
#MensMentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #Sashbear #EndTheStigma
💬Start a conversation
📚Share resources
💙Create safe spaces
#MensMentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #Sashbear #EndTheStigma
June 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This month, let’s change the conversation. Let’s choose compassion. How Can You Help?
💬Start a conversation
📚Share resources
💙Create safe spaces
#MensMentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #Sashbear #EndTheStigma
💬Start a conversation
📚Share resources
💙Create safe spaces
#MensMentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #Sashbear #EndTheStigma
In 2023, among men aged 18 and older:
💙19% experienced a mental illness
💙21.4% dealt with a substance use disorder
💙45.9% with a mental illness received treatment in the past year
💙4.3% faced a serious mental illness
💙4.5% had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
💙19% experienced a mental illness
💙21.4% dealt with a substance use disorder
💙45.9% with a mental illness received treatment in the past year
💙4.3% faced a serious mental illness
💙4.5% had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
June 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In 2023, among men aged 18 and older:
💙19% experienced a mental illness
💙21.4% dealt with a substance use disorder
💙45.9% with a mental illness received treatment in the past year
💙4.3% faced a serious mental illness
💙4.5% had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
💙19% experienced a mental illness
💙21.4% dealt with a substance use disorder
💙45.9% with a mental illness received treatment in the past year
💙4.3% faced a serious mental illness
💙4.5% had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year