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How the United Way is like a ‘ROCK’ for Halton youth

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Mental illness is a growing issue in Canada, especially among children and youth.

Medical experts expect the number of young people affected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2020. Those in the trenches say it’s seriously under-funded. As Maria Hayes reports, that’s why so many agencies turn to the United Way for financial help.

To learn more about services offered through the reach out centre for kids, visit rockonline.ca