The assessment will help identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen Canada’s approach to addressing FASD Ottawa – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect both brain and body development. FASD is a serious public health issue linked to many complex social determinants of health. It can have far reaching impacts …
Funding will build capacity of educators to recognize and respond to youth violence Ottawa – Family and gender-based violence are serious public health issues that have profound and long-lasting consequences within our communities and across Canada. These issues affect families and youth, and include many different forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Within our communities, especially during …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
