Request for donated art & craft supplies for mental health recovery (Edmonton)

Mental Health / Addictions

Hi everyone. I am currently in the psych ward at the U of A Hospital treatment for long-term trauma and grief after losing my dad when I was 8 and then both my mom and mother-in-law recently. I finally got a proper diagnosis, and it has been a safe, healing space.
While I’ve been here, my husband had to move our two daughters into a new place alone while recovering from a broken leg. Money is incredibly tight right now. I took an art class here and discovered that arts and crafts are keeping me out of "the dark hole" and giving me a safe way to relax.
I am looking for any leftover, gently used, or new craft supplies people might want to clear out of their homes. My husband can meet you for a porch drop-off or contactless pickup.
Items I am looking for:
Coloring books (especially with positive quotes, mental health themes, or outlines for watercolor)
Markers of all types, watercolor paints (love neons!), and acrylic paint
Paintbrushes (all sizes), sponges, and small canvases (mini paint-by-numbers)
Stickers (sniffy stickers, 2D decorative stickers, sticker-by-number)
Craft decor: Ribbons, feathers, silk flowers, gems, jewels, beads, and glitter
Scrapbooking bases, borders, or small resin kits
Please, no broken or unusable items, as these will be a major part of keeping my daily mental health on track when I am discharged on June 25.
If you have anything you can spare, please DM me, and I can coordinate a meeting/drop-off with my husband. Thank you so much for reading. We live in the Terrace Heights area but also can be arranged to drop off at U of A and I can come personally grab them. Please be kind I’m just trying to get to where I can live and laugh with my family again.

Email : misspiper888@gmail.com

I just want to start feeling excited for the future again.

Posted Jun 11, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

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