The governments of Canada and Ontario are funding two new multi-year mental health initiatives, specialized to support the agriculture sector. More than $7 million dollars through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership will go towards The Guardians Network, a new program modelled after the Farmer Wellness Program, pioneered by mental health specialist Deborah Vanberkel. The program will… Read More
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The Ontario government has committed $385,000 to expand “In the Know” to more communities in the province, in an effort to expand mental health support for farmers, their families, and employers. In the Know is a made-in-Ontario mental health literacy program designed for the farming community. It officially launched in March of this year. Currently,… Read More
A new mental health project that will see rural and remote communities develop action plans for improvements is underway in Alberta. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA AB), with $1.6 million in funding assistance from Alberta Health, is leading the Rural Mental Health Project with up to 150 rural and remote communities across… Read More