Mental Health and Addictions call for funding proposals
Public Service Announcement
Mental Health and Addictions call for funding proposals
The Department of Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Division is accepting funding proposals for substance use initiatives for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Non-profit organizations and community governments in Nunavut are encouraged to submit funding proposals for community-led projects focused on problematic substance use and addiction prevention, treatment, harm reduction and aftercare initiatives.
Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Youth substance use prevention.
- Substance use counselling for individuals and families.
- Cultural activities targeted for people at risk of problematic substance use.
- Recovery groups.
- Harm reduction initiatives.
- Capital planning.
- Other innovative addiction treatment initiatives.
One application for multiple eligible activities is encouraged, depending on community needs. There is no deadline for applications and submissions will be accepted throughout the 2021-2022 fiscal year, until funds are exhausted. For more information or to apply, contact Rachel Hollingshead, Mental Health Specialist, at @email.
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Media Contact:
Danarae Sommerville
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
@email