New funding for mental health services
As announced in the 2011 Budget, Ontario is investing in a comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy that puts kids first.
As many as 50,000 kids and their families will benefit from the significant investments that will start this year and grow to $93 million a year by 2013-14.
New services and supports will focus on three key areas – fast access to high-quality services, early identification and support, and vulnerable kids with unique needs.
Read more about the new services and programs.
Minister's Speech
Approximately one in five children and youth in Ontario has a mental health challenge. Mental health issues often begin at a young age — about 70 per cent of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood and adolescence. Early identification and intervention leads to improved school achievement and better health outcomes.
