Province investing in expanded mental health services for the north
The provincial government is providing $1.5 million in annual funding to expand mental health and addiction services in Northwestern Ontario.
Mar 15, 2021 2:03 PM
By: TbNewsWatch.com Staff
THUNDER BAY - Provincial funding will see the expansion of mental health and addictions services throughout Northwestern Ontario.
The provincial government announced on Monday that it is providing $1.5 million in annual funding to hire up to six psychiatrists and develop a system wide response to mental health and addictions challenges in the region through local community-based services, including culturally appropriate services for Indigenous children and youth.