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Mental Health and Addictions Funding for First Nation Communities
December 23, 2020 - 10:37 AM
Mi’kmaw communities and organizations across Nova Scotia will be able to provide more mental health and addictions support with new government funding announced today, Dec. 23.
A total of $750,000 will be made available as equal grants to each of the 13 Mi’kmaw communities across the province, the Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselling Association and the Mi kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging and has had a significant impact on the mental health of Nova Scotians,” said Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness. “We are committed to working with all First Nations in Nova Scotia to help them improve mental health and addiction outcomes in their communities.”