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New funding for 24/7 crisis support line in Peel Dufferin Region

May 15, 2024 admin crisis helpline, dufferin region, Living, mental health support, mental health support for newcomers, mp sonia sidhu, news, peel region new immigrants, settlement, settlement services, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 20:54:21 +0000

Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 to access 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention and emotional distress support.

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Funding in BC to meet the demand for first-language mental health and counselling services

November 21, 2019 admin BC, diversecity community resources society, Living, mental health support for newcomers, news, Surrey, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:03:04 +0000

Newcomers, both adults and youth, are faced with many changes, challenges and losses that come with immigrating to a new country. Many also come to Canada to escape war, injustice and trauma and often need mental health support and counselling. There are just not enough mental health services, especially accessible, low-cost services for the growing […]