Nineteen Calgary-area non-profits will receive $3 million in city funds to help run mental health and addictions programs.
The funding is part of a $25-million community action strategy, the city said in a news release Wednesday.
Applications began to filter in this past October, the city said.“The city sought applications for programs aimed at promotion, early intervention and targeted intervention as it relates to mental health and addiction,” the city said. “In all, 62 applications were received requesting over $12 million.”The following community organizations will be receiving the funding:Alexandra Community Health CentreAutism Calgary Association
Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Society
Calgary Sexual Health Centre Society
Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region
Carya Society of Calgary
Closer to Home Community Services Society
Distress Centre Calgary
Hull Services
Punjabi Community Health Services Calgary Society
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Society de la petite enfance et de la famille du sud de l’Alberta
Wood’s Homes
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services
RESET Society of Calgary
Calgary Alpha House Society
Calgary Drug Treatment Court Society
The city said the program is part of a five-year mental health and addictions strategy.
“Council has earmarked up to $25 million for this priority, with $15 million provided to the Prevention Investment Framework through funding, and $10 million to support the development and implementation of the Mental Health and Addiction Strategy,” the city said.
“This funding will make a difference for regular Calgarians as we continue our work building Calgary’s first community-wide mental health and addiction strategy,” Mayor Naheed Nenshi said in the release.Nenshi adds it’s important people with struggling with mental health or addiction issues have access to these resources in the community.“If you feel alone, you’re not alone. Every single one of us lives in a family that has been touched by mental health issues,” he said Wednesday. “It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or you’re poor, it doesn’t matter if you’re out of work or you’re very wealthy. We will find you the resources you need.”
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