Government of Canada to announce funding for various projects providing support for mental health for groups facing structural inequities

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding for projects that will address gaps in supporting mental health for equity-deserving groups through distress lines.

February 29, 2024, Mississauga, Ontario – The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding for projects that will address gaps in supporting mental health for equity-deserving groups through distress lines.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

March 1, 2024

Time

10:45 a.m. (ET)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
Mary Fix House
25 Pinetree Way
Mississauga, Ontario

Media may also join by Zoom:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/69545587343
Passcode: 240301

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries:

Alex Fernandes
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
613-290-0318

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca