OUR MISSION
TO END SUICIDE IN VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
For too many of our veterans and first responders, traditional PTSI treatments have failed. We are committed to changing that by providing access to safe, medically supported psychedelic therapies that offer life-saving healing potential.
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Your support, at any level, is the spark that fuels this mission. Please, join us today and help save a life.
From Hope to Healing: The Story of Our First Campaign
Our first-ever community fundraiser, '$11,000 for Hope,' was a resounding success. We surpassed our goal, raised over $13,000, and funded the complete healing journeys for two local heroes.
That initial success gave us our proof of concept. It also allowed us to build a data-driven model to find the true cost of saving a life sustainably, which includes not just the treatment but the critical long-term data collection needed to change policy in Canada.
Today, our program is built on this proven success. A full Hero Partnership is $15,000. This Gold Standard sponsorship funds one complete healing journey and contributes to the Research & Data Fund to track their long-term outcomes.
This is Just The Beginning.
THE STATUS QUO FOR THERAPY ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH.
Veterans and first responders often face lingering effects from exposure to traumatic events, which can take a serious toll on their mental health, personal relationships, and overall ability to lead healthy, productive lives. Traditional treatment methods, including pharmaceuticals, have frequently proven ineffective, leaving many to struggle with depression and, tragically, an alarming rate of suicide. The time for exploration is over. It is time to provide the proven, innovative care our heroes deserve. That is where our mission begins.
47.7%
RCMP members who screened for PTSI in a recent study.
6x
RCMP members are 6x more likely to screen positive for any mental health disorder.
34.1%
RCMP Members who have contemplated suicide in their lifetime.
2.5x
Military males under 25 years of age higher risk of suicide compared to the general population.
141
Suicide deaths in the CAF from 2012-2021. By comparison, Canada lost 158 of its soldiers in combat in Afghanistan.
5x
Suicide rate among paramedics compared to the national average according to Statistics Canada.
National Police Federation. (2024). Behind the badge: Revealing escalating mental health injuries among RCMP members [Mental health report]. National Police Federation. https://npf‑fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2024/02/NPF‑Mental‑Health‑Reoport_EN_DIGITAL.pdf
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Boulos, D. (2024). 2023 report on suicide mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces (1995 to 2022) (SGR-2024-001). Directorate of Mental Health, Surgeon General Health Research Program. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/health/mental-health/reports/suicide-mortality-caf.html
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Canadian Women's Wellness Initiative. (n.d.). Paramedics and suicide risk. Canadian Women’s Wellness Initiative. https://canadianwomenswellness.ca/paramedics-2/
PSYCHEDELICS HAVE PROVIDED A PROVEN PATH TO HEALING.
Psychedelic therapy has transformed the lives of many, restoring hope where once there had been none.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has transformed the lives of many, restoring hope where once there had been none.
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Yet, a critical gap remains. This life-altering treatment is largely unavailable in Canada and is not covered by government or private insurance. Our heroes are being left behind.
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Project Life Spark was created to close this gap.
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Through our Wellness Funding initiatives, we provide the essential resources for veterans and first responders to access these safe, clinically guided therapies in international specialty clinics where they are legal and regulated.
Are you in distress and need help now?
Please contact the Suicide Crisis Helpline, or if you are a Canadian Forces or RCMP service member, currently serving or retired, contact Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service.
