Mi’kmaw communities and organizations across Nova Scotia will be able to provide more mental health and addictions support with new government funding announced yesterday.
The Government of Nova Scotia announced a total of $750,000 in funding for the 13 Mi’kmaw communities across the province, the Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselling Association and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
Breaking down the funding, $50,000 is going to the Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselling Association, with the same amount going to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
Each Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia is getting a one-time $50,000 grant to support mental health and addiction initiatives
In addition, a one-time funding initiative of $50,000 will go towards the Enhanced Home Visiting Program delivered by Nova Scotia Health Authority Public Health. Wagmatcook First Nation will host and plan community home visitor training that will be accessible for all First Nation communities.