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Health minister announces funding extension for national suicide crisis helpline
- The federal government is funding the national suicide crisis helpline for another two years, as announced by Health Minister Marjorie Michel.
- People can call or text 9-8-8 for support during a suicide crisis, reflecting over 800,000 responses since its launch in November 2023.
- Ottawa has allocated up to $120 million to sustain the crisis service, operated by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and various organizations.
- StatCan data indicates that nearly 4,500 people die by suicide each year in Canada.
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Health minister announces funding extension for national suicide crisis helpline
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Federal Government Announces Renewed Support For The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
ONTARIO-The federal government announced today that it will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, a critical service for Canadians in distress. Launched in 2023, the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is Canada’s national, three-digit number for suicide crisis support. Anyone who is experiencing a suicide crisis or who is worried about someone close to them can…
·Kawartha Lakes, Canada
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