Mental Health Funding Announced for Schools

The Government of Alberta has announced today that it will be investing $19M in 31 school-based, community supported mental health programs across the province. Funding will also be available for the additional 7 projects that are starting up this year. The $19M will support objectives related to improving services for children and youth at risk outlined on page 19 of the the government's recently released 5-year Health Action Plan. You can read more about this initiative in the Edmonton Journal Article, "Alberta invests $19M in mental health funding for schools" .