Province announces grants to support mental health of first responders
CALGARY, AB – To say that emergency first responders go through a lot is an understatement.
That is why the Alberta Government has announced $1.48-million in funding that will aid several groups in supporting the mental health of firefighters, police, paramedics, sheriffs, corrections officers, and emergency healthcare workers.
Labour and Immigration Minister Tyler Shandro says the money will be distributed through the Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders program.
“First responders and emergency healthcare workers are at greater risk for work-related mental health issues, which is why funding is being provided to organizations and researchers to improve services. First responders and emergency healthcare workers have our backs and it’s appropriate that we have their backs by providing for their mental health needs.”