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Growing mental health consequences of COVID-19 a concern for experts

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityAugust 10, 2020

From The Conversation.com–The mental health consequences of COVID-19 can be described as the “fourth wave” of the pandemic, and are projected to result in the greatest and most enduring health footprint. Canadian data show growing…

For the first time, foster youth in California outpace fellow seniors in applying for college aid

BlogBy The General AuthorityJuly 16, 2020

From the Chronicle of Social Change–California foster youth still see a future in academia – and they are applying in record numbers for federal help to attend college. This year for the first time, foster…

Understanding COVID-19 re-entry anxiety: Mental Health Commission

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJuly 8, 2020

From the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Catalyst Newsletter–The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a long list of reasons to feel anxious. For months the country has been in virtual lockdown, with physical distance separating us…

Birth alerts to end June 30; government supports expansion of Mothering Project

BlogBy The General AuthorityJune 23, 2020

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is investing nearly $400,000 to double the capacity of the Mothering Project (Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe), ensuring better health and family outcomes for at-risk women and their children as part…

Non-profit Summer Student Incentive Grant now available to Manitoba charities, organizations

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJune 18, 2020

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government has opened its online intake for the Non-Profit Summer Student Incentive Grant so charities and non-profit organizations can apply to receive additional financial assistance, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.…

Manitoba launches $2.5-million home nutrition pilot program

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJune 15, 2020

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government has partnered with community-based organizations to deliver nutritious food and family-friendly recipes to about 6,000 children in pilot sites across the province, supported by new online resources to help…

Manitoba announces supports to hire students this summer

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJune 15, 2020

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is reminding employers of the various supports available to hire students to help rebuild the provincial economy, Economic Development and Training Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. “Students play an…

New media platform created for foster youth and alumni to tell their stories

BlogBy The General AuthorityJune 3, 2020

From the Chronicle of Social Change–There are many organizations out there whose mission is to help serve children in foster care. On Friday, FosterStrong joins the fray with a unique goal and perspective: To create…

New web portal offers mental health and substance abuse support

BlogBy The General AuthorityMay 28, 2020

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has introduced a new web portal which will help people address numerous issues including their mental health, social isolation and other difficulties. Read more from the Mental Health Commission…

Province introduces new resources to support victims of family violence

BlogBy The General AuthorityMay 19, 2020

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is launching new resources to help those affected by family and intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for the…

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