PHAC: Government of Canada Invests $1.2 Million to Promote Mental Health

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Government of Canada Invests $1.2 Million to Promote Mental Health in Postpartum Women and Their Families Within Asian and South Asian Immigrant Communities

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Funding supports United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society's projects

December 7, 2022 | Vancouver, British Colombia | Public Health Agency of Canada

We need to address health inequities and promote positive mental health for people across the country, particularly for those who face disproportionate challenges accessing mental health supports due to racism and discrimination or because of their sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

Today, Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $1.2 million in funding to the United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society, commonly know as S.U.C.C.E.S.S.