Grouard— The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe’no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government. This was announced today by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Sydney Halcrow. To reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the two buildings will receive upgrades to the lighting, HVAC, and water …
Ottawa – Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions …
Ottawa – In the 2023 federal budget, Liberals invested more than $200 billion over 10 years to support the Working Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians Plan. Through this plan, we will work collaboratively with provinces and territories on 4 shared health priorities: expanding access to family health services, including in rural and remote areas supporting health workers and …
Funding will support those who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing violence. Toronto – Mistreatment of older persons can have serious health and psychosocial consequences, including premature mortality, poor physical and mental health, diminished quality of life, and increased rates of emergency services use, hospitalization, and nursing home placement. These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, …
New inpatient unit at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care will provide faster access to urgent care PENETANGUISHENE — The Ontario government is connecting communities throughout Georgian Bay and Simcoe Muskoka to mental health supports by investing in a new inpatient acute care unit at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. The new unit will expand access to specialized …
Ottawa – If you are in need of psychological support, please reach out. Get support now from a mental health professional by calling 1-800-268-7708. You are not alone. The VAC Assistance Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to all Veterans, former RCMP members, families, and caregivers. Support for your mental health The VAC Assistance Service provides …
Birmingham – Birmingham City manager and former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has advised young footballers not to resort to alcohol to handle pressure. He said young footballers should talk about their mental health and alcohol problems with their respective clubs. Rooney played for English club Manchester United. He gave these tips as he fought hard to handle fame as …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Lac La Ronge’s Woodland Wellness Centre that provides treatment and support for those facing mental health and addictions challenges. He said: “Executive Director Valerie McLeod and Chief Cook-Searson walked us through the building – showing us what is possible when we work together.”
Nearly $1.2 million to help connect people with mental health, addictions issues and housing instability with places to live ST. THOMAS, ON — The Ontario government is providing nearly $1.2 million in operational funding for rent supplements and mental health and addictions support services for 45 new supportive housing units in St. Thomas. The Station, a brand-new 45-unit development, will …
Ottawa – Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis that has left no community untouched. Family members, friends, and neighbours are losing their lives to one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history. The national data release on opioid and stimulant-related harms tells us that this crisis continues. According to the latest …
