Stonehenge receives $25,000 grant to support residential treatment for women
GUELPH – Stonehenge Therapeutic Community (STC) has received a $25,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Mental Health Fund to strengthen supports for women in its residential treatment program.
The funding will support STC’s Nurture Her Initiative, an evidence-informed series of educational groups designed for women experiencing substance use and mental health challenges.
Officials say the program fosters healing, skill-building and empowerment through a structured curriculum that draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused approaches.
Participants learn practical coping strategies, build confidence and strengthen their sense of connection and self-worth, they continue, and participant feedback is built into the program to ensure the content reflects women’s experiences and needs.
Bell representative Michael Comsa visited Stonehenge to present a ceremonial cheque, connect with staff and highlight Bell Let’s Talk’s “continued commitment to strengthening mental health supports in communities across Canada,” officials state.
“Stonehenge plays a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey by integrating addiction treatment with mental health and trauma-informed care,” said Comsa. “We’re proud to support Stonehenge with this $25,000 grant, which will help provide women with the skills, resilience, and confidence they need for long-term recovery.”
Funding will support new curriculum development and staff training, ensuring the program continues to meet the unique needs of women accessing treatment, officials state.
“Women deserve supports that recognize their experiences and meet them where they are,” said Stonehenge CEO Kristin Kerr. “Through the Nurture Her Initiative, we’re able to provide space for healing, learning and connection.
“We’re grateful to Bell Let’s Talk for investing in community programs that help women build strength and move forward.”
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community is located in Guelph and provides residential and community-based substance use and mental health services across Guelph and Wellington County.
Its programs are designed to meet people where they are, offering support that helps individuals build stability, find hope, and move toward lives where they can thrive within their communities, officials state.
