CBRC

Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 1, 2023

With this funding, CBRC is delivering "Investigaytors," a 2SLGBTQI+ focussed community-based health leadership program that fosters important resources for good mental health, including mental health literacy, social connection and problem-solving skills.

Key Points: 
  • With this funding, CBRC is delivering "Investigaytors," a 2SLGBTQI+ focussed community-based health leadership program that fosters important resources for good mental health, including mental health literacy, social connection and problem-solving skills.
  • "Our government recognizes the importance of supporting the mental health and substance use needs 2SLGBTQIA+ communities who already face disproportionate challenges to their mental health.
  • Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are critical components for well-being and can help reduce demands on the health care system.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the mental health of people in Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

New Campaign Says Federal Response to HIV in Canada is "Stuck in the Past" Ahead of International AIDS Conference

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The campaign encourages people across Canada to sign letters to the Minister of Health, which call for an increase in HIV funding in Canada to $100 million annually, and better engagement with organizations and people living with HIV.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign encourages people across Canada to sign letters to the Minister of Health, which call for an increase in HIV funding in Canada to $100 million annually, and better engagement with organizations and people living with HIV.
  • As a member of the National Advocates, CBRC is one of 18 organizations that came together to develop the campaign.
  • "Amidst a rising demand for services, a lack of federal funding has forced many community-based HIV organizations to end services or shut down."
  • "We have a responsibility to address HIV in Canada, not just to protect the health of Canadians, but to avoid further inequities.