Today the Honorable Ya'ara Saks the Government of Canada, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding to help four organizations implement that aim to prevent and address violence against 2SLGBTQI+ youth by working directly with them and their families, as well as with professionals and service providers.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced $9,450,000 over five years, for two organizations through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) Healthy Early Years program. This investment will help improve access to community-based early childhood health promotion programming in OLMCs, including assisting families facing health equity barriers.
Message from the Minister of Health, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Sport and Physical Activity for Brain Health Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.
March 11th is the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. The Minister of Health issued a statement to acknowledge the devastating health, societal and economic impact that the pandemic left on millions of people in Canada, and those who continue to suffer from the lasting effects of post COVID-19 condition (PCC) or long COVID.
Message from the Minister of Health and Minister of Sport and Physical Activity to mark World Obesity Day. The message touches on obesity and health, physical activity and nutrition, recognizing that the factors contributing to obesity are complex. Factors that extend beyond lifestyle and can include health conditions and the environment.
This week is Black Mental Health Week, a time to amplify Black voices and bring awareness to the impact of anti-Black racism on the mental health of Black communities.
Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced over $3.5 million to 19 organizations to help build their capacity and ability to respond to the diverse needs and experiences of every person who reaches out to them. These organizations are the first successful applicants under the Distress Line Equity Fund, which commits $8 million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada’s distress line sector.
Crisis and distress line services aim to reduce an individual’s crisis state, emotional distress, and risk of suicide. They may also provide access to other suicide prevention and mental health resources, tools, and services.
