With the help of United Way East Ontario, the Adult Learning & Training Centre in Smiths Falls gives individuals the skills, tools and resources they need to get their lives back on track.

The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health survey shows that the number of young people in Ottawa reporting poor or fair mental health has doubled since before the pandemic, and many young people are using drugs and alcohol to cope. Fortunately, project step promotes mental health and substance use health, and reduces harms related to substance use and addictions.

In the face of increased needs, United Way continues to respond to pandemic-related issues while ensuring local social services are strong over the long term.

Demand for social, food, housing, community and government services is at an all-time high as folks struggle to deal with rising costs, and 211 is here to help connect them with what they need.