PATHWAYS TO HOPE LEGACY FUND
The Pathways to Hope Legacy Fund was established in honour of those community leaders who, with vision and courage stepped forward to give of their time, talent and personal donations, leading the Foundation in its mission to create a compassionate and caring community network of support for Nova Scotians – family, friends, co-workers, neighbours – living with mental illness.
Through the pivotal support of the Keating family, Jack, Colin & Mickey MacDonald, Westwood Developments, and other community leaders, we’ve been able to improve the levels of training and education both in the hospital and in the community.
Continuing to carry the torch of our founders, like Charles Keating, who envisioned a network of support available to those who need it, when they need it, Pathways to Hope will ensure professional programs and community services are available to assist individuals on their journey of self discovery and recovery.
Donations will support two areas of critical importance as identified by the Mental Health & Addictions Strategy Advisory Committee and Nova Scotia Health Authority Mental Health & Addictions Program – education of practitioners to a client-centered collaborative care model (Meriden Program) and housing support for clients returning to the community. Pathways to Hope encompasses the Charles Keating Education Fund and the Welcome Home Fund.
Charles Keating Education Fund
The Charles Keating Education Fund will provide funding for the training of mental health care staff, shifting the focus of treatment to ensure involvement of families and caregivers for the long-term benefit of the individual. Additional funding will be available for mental health service professionals and staff pursuing ongoing education in holistic and spiritual approaches to mental health care.
“ Having family members share their specific experiences of the illness with each other - this was a powerful experience … and it was something that had not been done in the past, even though they had been living with mental illness in the family for many years.”