Stories That Heal
Unsinkable helps Canadians tell their mental health stories and create spaces where these stories become a lifeline for others.
Through sharing personal experiences, Unsinkable fosters connection, reduces isolation, and offers hope.
Unsinkable Programs
Unsinkable Youth
Youth aged 16-26 meet both in-person and in a virtual space to share their lived experience and gain inspiration to empower and promote wellness.
Community Champions
Community Champions are mental health advocates and the leaders of Unsinkable’s movement, who work towards educating, connecting, and empowering people to support their mental health.
Storytelling
We work with individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to support them in sharing their journeys.
Unsinkable @ Work
U@W provides workplaces with practical tools to foster a culture of mental well-being through curated panels, organizational collaborations, and engaging discussions.
Together, We Are Unsinkable
Unsinkable harnesses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between traditional mental health resources and innovative, psychological support models. The Unsinkable Storytelling, Community Champion, and Youth programs draw from diverse personal stories to help others discover they are not alone, and recovery is possible.
This year’s Unsinkable campaign, Fragments: Stories That Heal, focuses on the power of connections. By featuring one poignant line from various storytellers and connecting them to create a poem that, in its stunning simplicity, has a raw beauty and emotion. The poem illustrates in an artistic way how any part of a storyteller’s story could be the part that resonates with someone else. It shows how we collectively benefit by the simple, brave act of story sharing.
In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians
experiences a mental health problem or
illness (CMHA).
70% of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood, yet 4 out of 5 Canadian Youth don’t get the support they need.
Research shows that digital storytelling can directly support mental health stigma reduction.
How to Get Involved
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We're always looking for passionate volunteers to support our mission in a variety of ways—whether it's spreading awareness, offering support, or helping behind the scenes. No matter where you are, you can make a difference.
Join us virtually and be part of something meaningful. Learn more here
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Applications for the 2026 cohort of Community Champions open June 16, 2025!
Join our newsletter and check the Community Champions page for more updates on recruitment for the next cohort.
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Visit our LinkedIn page for current position openings.
Contact maria@weareunsinkable.com for more information on how to become a youth facilitator.
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Ready to share your mental health story? Learn more HERE
Contact our Storytelling Manager asante@weareunsinkable.com for more information
What Others say
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Unsinkable Youth has had a significant impact by fostering a supportive environment where young people feel heard, valued, and equipped with tools to navigate their mental well-being. Through storytelling, mentorship, and peer support, the program has helped youth build connections, reduce stigma around mental health, and develop coping strategies.
Marfora, Unsinkable Youth Facilitator
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Being part of Unsinkable Youth has been so rewarding. It has given me the opportunity to connect with people and support youth in their mental health journey. My passion for spreading awareness of mental health and advocating for others has been my number one motivator since joining the program. What also motivates me to be a part of it is how much I have been learning and continue to learn along the way.
Mariela, Unsinkable Youth Wellness Group Program Coordinator
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It was not easy for me to share my story but I'm glad I was in the best space of my mind after ... When I shared it with a few people, as I was talking about support, those people were proud of me. And I think that's something I needed - people to be proud of, of me. That they appreciate what I shared is something that is going to help other people … I was proud of myself to do that.
Kanchan, Unsinkable Storyteller
FAQs
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At Unsinkable, we invite and accept all individuals. We view diversity as the key to meaningful social impact and welcome the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
We are deeply committed to ensuring every person in the Unsinkable community has an equal opportunity to humanize the way people access and experience mental health support, through the power of diverse storytelling.
We strive to continually learn and improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, to better serve our online, Youth, Storyteller, and Champion communities.
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While we don’t offer crisis support, our work complements traditional care and is backed by mental health experts. You are not alone. Recovery is possible.
We are also proud to support organizations who do offer crisis support:
SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: Call 988
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Unsinkable is digital-first for ease of accessibility. We facilitate all programs—Storytelling, Community Champions, and Youth— virtually.
We offer in-person youth groups in Ontario. Learn more here.
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Thank you for considering a donation—your support makes a real difference. You can donate securely online through our CanadaHelps page.
We are a registered Canadian charity. For tax receipt purposes, our charitable registration number is: 70152 4910 RR0002
Every contribution helps us continue our work to support mental health. Thank you!