Media Advisory - Newfoundland and Labrador Launch of the Mental Health Strategy for Canada

ST. JOHN'S, July 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to attend the Newfoundland and Labrador launch of the Mental Health Commission of Canada's (MHCC) Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada.

Changing Directions, Changing Lives is the first-ever national strategy to improve mental health for all Canadians. The Strategy, which follows several years of unprecedented consultation with thousands of Canadians, is a blueprint to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and ensure that services and supports are there for people who need them.

Participating in the Newfoundland and Labrador Strategy launch will be:

• Sandy Collins, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services
• Louise Bradley, President and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada

WHAT:   Newfoundland and Labrador Mental Health Stakeholder Reception
WHEN:   Wednesday July 11, from 7:30 - 9:00 am
WHERE: Delta Hotel and Conference Centre - Salon FG, 120 New Gower Street, St. John's

About the Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is a catalyst for change. We are collaborating with hundreds of partners to change the attitudes of Canadians toward mental health problems and to improve services and support. Our goal is to help people who live with mental health problems and illnesses lead meaningful and productive lives. Together we spark change.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is funded by Health Canada.
www.strategy.mentalhealthcommission.ca
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca

The views represented herein solely represent the views of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Production of this document is made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada.

Kyle Marr, Senior Communication Specialist
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Office: (403) 385‐4050
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