Mental health for young people in the Moncton area is getting a financial boost.
The provincial government announced $500, 000 over three years was announced this morning for the Atlantic Wellness Centre.
The provincial government, through the departments of Health and Social Development, is providing $200,000 this year, and the Department of Health will provide the remaining $300,000 over the next two years.
It will help cover the costs of hiring two additional therapists and will allow the Centre to serve over 350 youth per year, regardless of their ability to pay.
“Over the last ten years, Atlantic Wellness has helped more than 2,200 young people,” said executive director Andrew LeBlanc. “This support from our donors, including the $500,000 from the Government of New Brunswick, will allow us to provide more and more youths the access to resources and support that they need.”
Access to addiction and mental health services is one of five action areas in the government’s health plan, Stabilizing Health Care: An Urgent Call to Action.
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