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Created by Eric Windeler and Sandra Hanington when they lost their son, Jack, due to a mental illness.
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Jack.org partnered with Kids Help Phone to develop workshops and presentations specifically designed for young people. They launched a successful online chat service and mobile app
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Jack.org transitioned to Queen’s University, making it possible to work directly with student leaders to develop youth-inspired, youth-led initiatives to decrease stigma and improve mental wellbeing on campuses.
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By the end of the school year Jack.org facilitated Canada’s first ever student-led mental health innovation summit, Unleash the Noise.
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Jack.org struck out on its own, receiving their own charitable status. This allowed them to expand their scope, sharpen their focus, and become self-sustaining.
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Their staff of 17 exist to support 2,500 student leaders across the country who are changing the mental health landscape directly in their communities.