Feds supports 10 new crisis detox beds in downtown Winnipeg

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Winnipeg  — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …

Announcing Richmond-based 9-8-8 Network partner

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Chimo Community Services will provide suicide crisis support as part of the 9-8-8 network Richmond – Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that’s families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. Suicide is a serious public …

Investing in Initiatives to Prevent, Address Child Maltreatment

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This project will facilitate the dissemination of guidance and training, internationally and across Canada, to recognize and respond to child maltreatment. Ottawa – Child maltreatment and family violence are serious public health issues that can have long-lasting consequences on survivors, including serious mental health challenges, impaired cognitive abilities, and difficulties forming healthy relationships. The effects of abuse and neglect go …

Canada Announces Brampton-based 9-8-8 Network partner

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Brampton, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that’s families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. Suicide is a serious public health issue that impacts people of all ages …

$21m to support organisations addressing substance use harms

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Improving health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose Toronto – Canada is in the midst of one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history – the toxic and illegal drug and overdose crisis. No community has been left untouched. That’s why we are leveraging all the tools at our disposal to work …

2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness concludes in Ottawa

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Ottawa – Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness. Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks attended the Summit, provided remarks and …

Banook Canoe Club launches historical revitalization

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Government of Canada contributes to designs for renovation to beloved building Dartmouth – Atlantic Canada’s recreation facilities offer an inclusive environment where people of all ages participate in activities that promote lifelong well-being and community engagement. They also host exciting events that bring visitors and boost tourism. The Government of Canada is investing to help sports organizations in Nova Scotia …

Investing $900,000 to support mental health of frontline workers

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Funding will support PTSD, trauma and the mental health of those most affected by COVID-19. Vancouver – The COVID-19 pandemic has created many significant challenges for frontline and essential workers, who have put in long hours and experienced prolonged stress while working to keep Canadians safe and healthy. The Government of Canada recognizes that these experiences may have put many …

Closing knowledge gap on breast cancer screening

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Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among women and people assigned female at birth in Canada. Ottawa – In 2022, an estimated 28,600 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,500 died from the disease. While survival rates have been steadily increasing over the past 20 years, more can be done to …

Addressing harms related to substance use in Scarborough

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This funding will help people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose in the Scarborough region. Scarborough – Every day, families and communities across Canada lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. We are responding to this crisis by supporting a full range of health, social services and supports from prevention to treatment, harm reduction, …