The province has announced an extended break for public school students beginning Dec. 18. Nine new COVID-19 cases were also reported in the province Friday.
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is being given $1.6 million in provincial funding, which will be distributed to various community organizations across the province.
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More Mental Health and Addictions Support for Nova Scotians
December 11, 2020 - 9:34 AM
Community organizations across the province will be able to provide more mental health and addictions support to those in need with new government funding announced today, Dec. 11.
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia will receive over $1.6 million, to be distributed as grants to organizations provincewide.
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging and has had an impact on many Nova Scotians’ mental health,” said Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness. “This investment will improve access to mental-health services and remove barriers for people across the province to get the help they need.”