Ottawa Launches $500 Million Fund to Improve Mental Health Care for Young People

📆 09/04/2024 7:37 PM
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The Canadian government is establishing a $500-million fund to support community health organizations in providing better mental health care for young individuals. The decision comes as many Canadians face stress and anxiety caused by various factors such as war, geopolitical unrest, climate change, and financial strains. The fund aims to equip young people with the necessary tools to navigate these challenges effectively. It remains unclear whether this fund fulfills the Liberals' election promise of supporting post-secondary institutions in addressing students' mental health concerns. However, the government believes that funding community organizations will allow for a more comprehensive approach, considering that not all young people are enrolled in post-secondary education.

Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people.

"Many Canadians right now are facing stress and anxiety due to war, geopolitical unrest, climate change, and financial strains," Saks said. During the 2021 election campaign, the Liberals promised a similar fund for post-secondary institutions to help with the mental health of students.Saks said the government opted to fund community organizations in order to take a broader approach, given not all young people are on post-secondary campuses.

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