CALGARY, June 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are invited to attend the Nova Scotia 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.
President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Louise Bradley, will present the Strategy to Nova Scotia government officials, community health workers and caregivers. Participating in the presentation will be the Honourable David Wilson, Minister of Health and Wellness, and Maureen Fraser-McLaughlin, Executive Director of Laing House Association.
Copies of Changing Directions, Changing Lives will be available and can also be downloaded at: strategy.mentalhealthcommission.ca
WHAT: News Conference to launch Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada.
WHERE: Laing House, 1225 Barrington Street, Halifax
WHEN: 1:30 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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.
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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
Cell: (587) 226-8782
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