The Province is cementing its commitment to universal mental health and addictions care for all Nova Scotians through legislative changes introduced today, October 13. Amendments to the Health Services and Insurance Act allow the minister of Addictions and Mental Health to establish insured service programs
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‘We must do better’: Manitoba and Shared Health on addictions services – Winnipeg
Today marks the first day of Substance Use Awareness Week in Manitoba. Bernadette Smith, Manitoba’s minister of housing, addictions and homelessness, and minister responsible for mental health, cited that Manitoba saw over 400 mental health and addictions-related deaths last year. “We can do better, and
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Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate M…
Statement On September 30, we mark Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time for all of us to remember the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools—and to honour those who never returned home, survivors, as well
Read MoreManitoba addictions and mental health services struggling to keep up – Winnipeg
Marian Goldstone remembers a time when everything felt hopeless. “I didn’t realize how it was creeping up on me,” the Brandon, Man. resident said. Goldstone was in her late 40s when she started experiencing symptoms of mental illness. For 11 years, Goldstone couldn’t work or
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