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By Jaryn Vecchio
Downtown Fort McMurray, October 2018 // Elizabeth Priest - Harvard Broadcasting
Youth across the region suffering with their mental health will soon have more opportunities to receive help.
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo is getting ‘substantial funding’ from the provincial government which will allow them to better connect youth and families to resources through their Youth Hub.
They didn’t specify how much money they’re receiving, however, up to $7.3 million is being allocated to hubs across Alberta.
“We are so excited to have the Government of Alberta’s commitment to increasing youth mental health services in our province and our community,” said Mara Hayward, Youth Hub Manager, Wood Buffalo Integrated Youth Network, Canadian Mental Health Association – Wood Buffalo.
By Jaryn Vecchio
Jul 12, 2021 | 3:53 PM
Daniel Keys (Left), Lyndsey Janes (Middle) and Nick Keys (Right) // Photo via 100,000 Steps For Mental Health Facebook Page
A long day of walking by three friends is helping a local non-profit continue to provide much needed services to the region.
Twin brothers Daniel and Nick Keys along with Lyndsey Janes each be walked around 80 km on Saturday in an attempt to raise $3,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo.
They ended up raising nearly $5,200.
Speaking on Fort McMurray Matters, the three friends stated they wanted to support CMHA of Wood Buffalo as they’ve seen a rise in people looking to access their programs and services.