The minister of mental health and addiction says the funding would help more than 700 additional youth in Alberta every year.
The United Conservative Party-led government says the money would fund two new in-patient CASA House sites in Fort McMurray and Calgary.Nicholas Milliken, who is minister of mental health and addiction, says the funding would help more than 700 additional youth in Alberta every year and would reduce the need for hospital stays.Story continues below advertisement
If the government’s 2023 budget passes, the program would also support the CASA adolescent day program and support the creation of 20 mental health classrooms across the province.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alberta commits $92M to expand mental health services for childrenNew inpatient sites, more spaces in day programs and a rollout of 'mental health classrooms' across the province are all part of a $92 million plan to improve treatment for kids in Alberta.
Read more »
Man charged in Calgary woman’s death makes court appearance - Calgary | Globalnews.caA convicted killer in Calgary, who has been charged in another woman’s death, made a brief court appearance Monday. yyc
Read more »
Alberta government proposes $92-million in funding for youth mental healthPremier Danielle Smith says the spending over three years would provide vital mental-health support for children and youth across the province in partnership with CASA Mental Health
Read more »
Alberta energy minister travelling to Texas for six-day conferenceWhile there, Guthrie will \u0022promote Alberta’s record as a responsible and reliable producer,\u0022 according to a news release.
Read more »
Advocates say Alberta Budget 2023 snubs survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuseAdvocates say Alberta\u0027s budget fails survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse and will exacerbate homelessness and addiction.
Read more »