**Pathstone Foundation** is a Canadian registered charity (business number: 871080644RR0001) dedicated to supporting children's mental health services in the Niagara region. Established as the fundraising arm of Pathstone Mental Health, the organization focuses on securing financial resources for programs, facilities, and research initiatives not covered by government funding[1][4].

### History  
Pathstone Mental Health, the parent organization, traces its origins to the 1960s, when community members identified gaps in child-focused mental health care. By 2007, it rebranded from Niagara Child and Youth Services to Pathstone Mental Health, emphasizing evidence-based, family-centered care[1]. The Foundation was subsequently created to ensure sustainable funding for expanded services, including the 2017 opening of the Branscombe Centre, a dedicated mental health facility in St. Catharines[1].

### Mission and Activities  
The Foundation raises funds for:
- **Walk-in clinics**: Eight locations across Niagara offering free, immediate mental health support without referrals[4].
- **Capital projects**: Including the Branscombe Centre, designed as a stigma-free environment for treatment programs[1].
- **Research and innovation**: Funding studies to improve mental health interventions for children and youth[4].

### Impact  
Pathstone Mental Health serves the region’s 18,000 children and youth with mental health disorders, with the average age of those seeking help being 11 years old[2][3]. The Foundation’s efforts have directly supported expanded access to crisis services and early intervention programs[1][4].