Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is investing over $2.9 million in 15 safe sobering beds in Thunder Bay, making it easier for people under the influence of substances to access a safe place to sleep and get the care they need. This funding will be provided to St. Joseph’s Care Group to provide people with culturally appropriate and trauma informed addictions …
CALEDON — The Ontario government is investing $47.5 million to support safe and healthy learning, along with implementing the most comprehensive plan in Canada to restrict student use of cellphones and ban vaping in schools. By removing distractions, students can focus their attention on academic achievement, which will include modernized courses in business and career studies, and technological education. “With …
Ottawa – If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re experiencing family or gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. If you or someone …
THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing more than $2.7 million over three years to launch a new mobile crisis response team in Thunder Bay to make it easier and more convenient for people experiencing homelessness or mental health and addictions crisis to get the support they need. This is one of three innovative pilot programs the government is …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister announced Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund. She said: I will say a few things about new measures our government is taking through our upcoming federal budget to improve access to mental health services for younger Canadians. I will then pass it over to Minister Ya’ara Saks who will elaborate on the details …
Toronto – City of Toronto unveiled “Our Health, Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction, and Treatment Strategy for Toronto.” This comprehensive strategy highlights the City’s dedication to mitigating substance use-related harms and fostering mental health and well-being for all residents of Toronto. The strategic release aligns with National Addictions Awareness Week, observed from November 19 to 25, focusing …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources in partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), to help employers in Canada create awareness about substance use and reducing stigma. The online courses Substance Use in the Trades: Being Aware, Harm Reduction and Supporting Your Well-being, aim to help raise awareness about the impacts of …
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 – Canada’s universal, accessible and publicly funded healthcare is a point of pride for Canadians. However, health workers across Canada are under enormous strain to deliver the care that Canadian patients deserve. Immediate, collaborative, action is needed to deliver better health care for Canadians. On February 7, 2023, the Government of Canada announced an investment of close to $200 billion …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) is hosting the City of Toronto Mental Health Roundtable. The event will bring together first responders, community health experts and hospital leadership, in collaboration with provincial and federal partners. The Roundtable aims to address urgent community safety and public health needs in Toronto, by fostering dialogue and identifying immediate actions. The Roundtable …
