If you tuned into CBC’s Here and Now and the CBC news on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2018, you may have heard and seen Eli’s Place co-founders David & Deborah Cooper discussing the loss of their son Eli – and their dream to fill the gap in Canada’s Mental Health Care system for young adults of his age group. This is the Coopers’ way of channelling grief into action.
Watch the CBC News segment:
There are many different ways to carry on the legacy of a loved one. In their search for meaning the Coopers have committed themselves to address a significant gap in mental health services for people like Eli by establishing Eli’s Place. The first of its kind in Canada, this residential treatment and recovery-based program will offer individualized therapeutic care for young adults aged 18 to 35 with serious mental illness. A range of programs will promote recovery and resilience through the acquisition of life and work skills needed to move from survival to living, and from mental illness to hopeful futures.
We urge you to be a part of this revolution in mental health treatment. As a donor, you are helping to launch Eli’s Place and bridge the gap in our mental health system for young adults, aged 18 to 35. Our young people can’t wait. Help turn this dream into a reality, donate today.
Deborah & David Cooper | Founders of Eli's Place
David and Deborah are suicide loss survivors and co-authors of Bridge over the River Why, a guide for parents who have lost children to suicide. Following the death of their son Eli, they became Founding Board Members of Eli’s Place. David, a retired business owner, has extensive corporate and non-profit leadership experience, including founding STUFF Canada to address homelessness and poverty, and has been recognized with national awards for social innovation and community impact. Deborah, a former Public Health Nurse and Nurse Educator with a focus on maternal and child health, has been a dedicated community volunteer and advocate for more than 50 years. Together, they continue to support others through grief work, advocacy, and their commitment to Eli’s Place.
- Deborah & David Cooper | Founders of Eli's Place#molongui-disabled-link
- Deborah & David Cooper | Founders of Eli's Place#molongui-disabled-link
