The Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Supports the BLOOM Program

Thanks to an exceptional $205,000 donation from the Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation, the BLOOM program at the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health will be able to support even more young people aged 9 to 25 and their families. 

With 75% of mental health disorders emerging before the age of 25, BLOOM aims to intervene early by following young people over several years to better understand their needs and improve their access to care.  

The BLOOM program aims to: 

• observe risk and protective factors over time; 

• gain a deeper understanding of young people’s real needs; 

• improve timely access to specialized mental health services; 

• develop tailored, evolving prevention and support resources. 

Guided by advisory councils made up of youth, parents, and caregivers, BLOOM remains deeply rooted in lived experience and in the realities families face every day. 

This contribution allows for the launch of arts-based groups — in visual arts, music, and theatre — which foster self-esteem, emotional expression, and a sense of belonging, all essential components of youth well-being.

An annual showcase will celebrate participants’ creativity and achievements. 

Thanks to this generous support, the program will continue doing what it does best: providing support, prevention, and hope, one young person at a time.