Guiding Growth
Our trauma-informed and evidence-based practices cultivate healing and hope for more than 1,100 youth and their families each year.
Most youth who engage with services at Lad Lake have experienced multiple, interrelated traumas which have impacted their overall well-being. Because each child is unique, we take an individualized approach to help understand his or her journey including their strengths which helps build a customized, integrated plan utilizing our continuum of care and community partners.
We believe that all children should have the supports they need to succeed in school and life. But for some, family instability, addiction, inadequate resources and trauma challenge that support.
Lad Lake has helped thousands of young people move steadily toward lives of health, safety, opportunity and self-reliance despite challenging personal histories. See how we have been building brighter futures in our Impact Report.
Making a Difference
81% of the youth in our care become self-sufficient in maintaining and improving their physical and mental health.
91% of the youth in our care report they feel more hopeful about the future
95% of Lad Lake youth are living in a safe, stable and supportive environment after completing our programs
Focus Areas
In a trauma-sensitive environment, Lad Lake helps youth dealing with abuse, addiction, aging out of foster care and/or struggling with their mental health.
Services
For our youth, Lad Lake provides safety, individualized therapy, and skill-building for independence through education, residential services and more.
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When you give to Lad Lake, you not only address the needs vulnerable youth and teens, you also invest in addressing some of our community’s most challenging problems today.
Support Lad Lake through Our Annual Events
Paint for Peace - Denim Day
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A huge thank you to our Kettle Classic Lead Sponsors: New Roofs Inc., AM Construction Services Inc., and B.C. Holland Inc.! Your generous support helps make this meaningful day of biking, walking, running, community, and purpose possible. There is still time to join us! Sign up today and be part of a fun Father’s Day weekend tradition that supports Lad Lake youth and families. This year, your participation will also help launch our new Mountain Bike Program, giving youth the chance to enjoy nature, build confidence, and for some, ride a bike for the very first time. Plus, enjoy a
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We’re so proud!! Congrats to all of this years winners, especially our team member, Harry Muir who was one of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award.👏👏👏
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It's Thank a Youth Worker Day and today, we celebrate the heart of Lad Lake...our youth workers. You are mentors, role models, listeners, and advocates. You show up through challenges, celebrate every win, and stand beside our youth as they grow, heal, and find their way forward. The consistency, care, and commitment you bring each day does not go unnoticed. You are making a difference in ways that will last a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do! #ThankAYouthWorker #LadLake #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityStrong