Ottawa-
The federal government on Monday announced a new funding to deal with mental health issues.
Under the new Youth Mental Health Fund, the government announced that to help younger Canadians access mental health care, the budget 2024 will propose an investment of $500 million.
Today, the government announced Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund, which will help younger Canadians access the mental health care they need, by reducing wait times and providing more care options. This will help build a happier, healthier future for every generation.
Younger Canadians feel like the deck is stacked against them. That is, in part, leading to higher rates of mental health challenges than other generations.
The federal government said as many of the youth are still in school or just starting their careers, they are more likely to “struggle with the costs of private mental health care”.
“The new Youth Mental Health Fund will help community health organizations provide more care for younger Canadians, and better equip these organizations to refer youth to other mental health services within their networks and partnerships,” the federal government said in a statement.
“Fairness for every generation very much includes ensuring younger generations can get the help they need right when—and where—they need it most. Our new $500 million Youth Mental Health Fund will help more youth access mental health care in their communities, so that every generation can reach their full potential,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.