Step Forward Health Society

03/12/2026

Read our latest blog article: The game-changer you didn't know you needed!

We talk a lot about squeezing every last drop of productivity out of every single day. But what we don’t talk about nearly enough is the life-changing power of rest.

Sometimes, the most restorative thing you can do isn’t lying on a couch—it’s gathering with your community, cheering alongside strangers who become friends, and being reminded that you’re part of something bigger than your to-do list.

Read more at
https://www.stepforwardhealth.ca/blog/the-game-changer-you-didnt-know-you-needed!

03/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation for their ongoing support and generous $46,000 gift to further the work of the Step Forward Health Society. 💙
This meaningful contribution will help us continue expanding programs that strengthen mental health, connection, and resilience in our community. Through initiatives like the Step Forward Program, which helps reduce financial barriers to counselling, as well as programs such as Pain in the Arts, When Love Hurts, MenTOR, 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth support groups, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills groups, and our 140 Sports youth mental health programs, we are working to ensure that people have access to the support they need when they need it most.
Philanthropy like this helps make mental health care, education, and community support accessible to individuals and families who might otherwise go without.
Thank you to the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation for believing in our mission from the very beginning and investing in the well-being of our community. Your generosity is helping people take meaningful steps forward. ✨

03/09/2026

Their stories matter. 💜
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women in our community. At Step Forward Health Society, we are committed to creating spaces where women feel supported, empowered, and heard.
Through our programs, we work to support women at many stages of life:
• When Love Hurts – a free, trauma-informed online group offering women experiencing intimate partner violence a confidential space to heal and rebuild.
• Pain in the Arts – a creative program that blends art, identity exploration, and chronic pain education, especially meaningful as chronic pain disproportionately affects women.
• MenTOR – supporting men in developing emotional insight, addressing trauma, and building healthier relationship patterns—an important step in addressing the root causes of gender-based violence.
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health Group – an inclusive, affirming space where young people of all genders can find connection, resilience, and support.
• 140 Sports Program – partnering with youth sports organizations, coaches, and parents to strengthen mental health and emotional wellbeing in athletes, particularly supporting young women navigating the pressures of adolescence.
Together, these programs help build a future where women are safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Their stories matter. Today and every day. For more information or to support these programs, please visit us at: www.stepforwardhealth.ca
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03/06/2026

Yeehaw! Let's make noise, make memories, and make a difference! 🥍

April 10th is Rodeo Night at the Vancouver Warriors game! Come dressed in your best western gear for an unforgettable showdown vs. the Halifax Thunderbirds.

$5 from every ticket sold will go to Step Forward Health Society -- directly toward funding access to mental health support in our community for those who might otherwise go without. Use this special link for tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stepforward2

Expect a night of fast-paced action, big hits, and elite lacrosse, all set against a rootin'-tootin' atmosphere you won't want to miss.

03/04/2026

From Delta with Love! A heartfelt congrats and thank you to Alongside You, and The Art Department Tsawwassen and Mary Ann Burrows in facilitating the creation of more than 250 cards and pieces of artwork to be sent to Tumbler Ridge, along with two boxes of donated art supplies for the high school and local mental health teams. Through simple acts of creativity and conversation, we not only sent a message to Tumbler Ridge that we see you and care, but we also brough our own community closer together.

02/26/2026

Drop in this Saturday to help us create art and cards of support for the community of Tumbler Ridge, BC.

Donations of new art supplies are welcome and will be sent to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

Date: Feburary 28, 2026
Location: The Art Department (1300 56 Street in Tsawwassen)
Time: 10 am to 2 pm

02/18/2026

💚 Help Someone Get the Mental Health Support They Need — Today

At Step Forward Health Society, we make counselling and group support available to people in our community and beyond — no matter their income or life situation.

Your donation helps:

👉 Cover counselling for people who can’t afford it

👉 Fund group programs that reduce isolation

👉 Reach individuals before they hit crisis

👉 Keep local mental health support accessible and compassionate

This isn’t abstract — your gift helps real people take real steps forward.

Please donate now and be part of the change:

👉 https://www.stepforwardhealth.ca/donate

If mental health matters to you, act today — and please share this post.

Together, we can make sure no one has to face this alone. 💚

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with the community in Tumbler Ridge and all of those affected by this tragedy.

Grief is our natural response and process to loss - take care of yourselves and reach out for help if you need it.

02/09/2026

Our Executive Director Jack O’Halloran recently had the privilege of meeting with Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence for the Government of Canada, to talk about mental health, veterans, and the often-overlooked needs of families. 💬🤍
At Step Forward Health Society, we’re committed to making mental health care accessible and affordable, especially for those navigating complex trauma, operational stress injuries, major life transitions, grief, moral injury, intense emotions, and chronic pain. And we’re just getting started.
We reduce barriers to care through The Step Forward Program, our sliding-scale counselling program offering compassionate, professionally supervised counselling. We also offer sessions at $20 with counselling interns for individuals on disability or income assistance, helping ensure support remains within reach.
Our Pain in the Arts Program, a creative, evidence-informed group for people living with chronic pain uses pain education, mindfulness, and art-making to build pain self-management skills and foster belonging.
For those experiencing high levels of distress and emotion regulation challenges, our DBT Group provides structured skills training to support coping, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships, all on a sliding-scale basis.
Mental health care should never be out of reach. Through advocacy, conversation, and action, we’re working toward a more inclusive system of care that truly meets people where they are. 🌱Visit us at www.stepforwardhealth.ca for more information.

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02/04/2026

✨ Mental Health & Wellness Fair @ SDSS ✨
This past week, Step Forward had the honour of attending the SDSS Mental Health & Wellness Fair — and wow, what a turnout. 🫶
We loved meeting so many high school students, answering thoughtful questions, and having real conversations about mental health, support, and stigma. The curiosity, honesty, and openness in the room gave us so much hope.
We were also excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Jack to the community and share a bit about where Step Forward is headed next. Big things ahead, and we’re grateful to bring students along for the journey. Thank you to the students who signed up to volunteer with us!
Thank you SDSS for creating space for these conversations — awareness starts here 💬💙
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01/26/2026

We're so grateful to hear a part of S's story, and how funding from the Step Forward Program helped her on her journey to healing. 💙

Thank you, S!

One client’s EMDR journey offers hope: how trauma can be processed, meaning restored, and healing found—even later in life.

01/22/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Delta Community Foundation for their generous financial support 💙
This funding allows Step Forward Health Society to continue and expand our mental health support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, while also beginning to offer meaningful support for their families. North and South Delta have unique needs, and this grant helps us thoughtfully tailor our programs to serve both communities with care and intention.
Thank you for continuing to support this program and believing in inclusive, community-rooted mental health support and helping us create safer, more affirming spaces for youth and families across Delta 🌈✨