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Hope Through Smiles
Hope Through Smiles is more than a program – it’s a promise. For every new smile we create, we invest in the mental wellbeing of our community. Orthodontics changes lives, but mental health saves them – and we’re here for both.
Hope Through Smiles: Building Stronger Communities Together
WO Invites you to join our initiative, Hope Through Smiles. Our mission is to empower individuals with tools for meaningful support and showcase a community that cares. Together, we serve as a beacon of hope and compassion. The Wall of Hope symbolizes our commitment to mental health awareness. Each hang tag features motivational messages from patients, WO supporters, or those trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid, reminding us that no one is truly alone.
For every new patient starting treatment, one adult (18+) receives free training in Youth Mental Health First Aid from Dr Cody Wiktorski, a certified instructor. This program, developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, equips participants to recognize mental health challenges in youth and provides the skills to offer support and connect individuals to care.