The $500-million promised to youth mental health is a pledge of solidarity with community organizations dedicated to tirelessly providing services and support.
As the Liberal government continues to reset its priorities, the onus is clear: prioritize community mental health. It is a powerful solution in supporting the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens.
Increased funding is long overdue for the mental health-care system in Canada, but government can’t just throw the money at a problem and hope it goes away.