Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health
Summary
In addition to reaching 13,000 2SLGBTQI+ individuals through this project, CBRC is also developing and mobilizing 2SLGBTQI+ mental health resources to increase the knowledge and capacity of 11,000 stakeholders, including health care providers and policymakers, to design and deliver culturally competent and safe care for 2SLGBTQI+ populations.Todays announcement builds on the Government of Canadas investments in Budget 2023, including our plan to invest nearly $200 billion over 10 years to improve health care services for Canadians, reduce surgical backlogs, support health workers, and improve integrated mental health and substance use services. We will continue to do whatever it takes to provide all Canadians with the mental health and substance use supports they need, whenever and wherever they need them. This funding is an important step towards ensuring that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada are able to meet this challenge." These include youth, seniors, First Nations, Inuit and M\xe9tis, Black and other racialized people in , front line and other essential workers, and others whose mental health has been, and continues to be especially impacted by the pandemic. The Wellness Together Canada portal provides free access to educational content, self-guided therapy, moderated peer-to-peer support, and one-to-one counselling with qualified health professionals.For further information: Maja Staka, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, [email protected]; Public Inquiries: 613-957-2991, 1-866-225-0709; Media Relations, Public Health Agency of Canada, 613-957-2983, [email protected]