Our History
Originally known as the Juno Foundation, Lionheart Foundation was founded by three families with the goal of supporting the needs of youth, particularly girls and young women, to receive much-needed treatment for anxiety-based mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Their motivation for establishing Lionheart Foundation stemmed from their own personal experiences. Each family experienced firsthand the impact of anxiety-related issues, as well as the challenge of finding appropriate support for their children. It was clear that specialized adolescent and youth mental health support within the community was limited, expensive or had long waitlists.
Recognizing this need, the founding families established Lionheart Foundation to ensure appropriate, specialized care was readily available within the community, and that financial barriers would no longer impact access to mental health support.
In consultation with professionals, the Lionheart Foundation model operates on three main pillars: access to specialized, longer-term therapy; system navigation, referral and intake support; and clinical capacity building.
Lionheart’s client-centred model ensures adolescents and young adults in Calgary and Edmonton have access to the best-in-class therapeutic care network necessary for their long-term well-being.
Lionheart Foundation’s Founding Families
Peter and Carol Ann Williams
Gord and Robyn Ritchie
Rick and Julie
George
“It’s not just saving a life, it’s changing a direction of a life, and that is just the most rewarding thing.”
Youth Specialized
Mental Health Services
At Lionheart Foundation, we provide access to adolescent-specific mental health support for young people, aged 12-25, facing conditions including depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Through our best-in-class therapeutic network, we deliver longer-term, evidence-based care that addresses root causes, promotes healing, and builds resilience.
With financial support available, we break down barriers to ensure support is within reach for all.
YOUR DONATION MATTERS
Create life-changing impact in your community.
Your donation supports us in providing access to quality mental health care, in a timely manner, regardless of financial ability.