This is Mental Health Week -- it's a great reminder of the importance of mental health. You can find helpful resources at the following links--including tips for coping with the COVID-19 crisis. From the Government of Canada https://bit.ly/3cbtjtr CAMH camh.ca/covid19 and York Region bddy.me/2Y8LonA Here’s a podcast series hosted by Sophie Gregoire Trudeau – conversations with experts and prominent Canadians – that provide useful advice and challenge the stigma around mental health: https://bit.ly/2SIOzPw

Access to mental health resources is always important. Now, COVID-19 is presenting unique challenges. The pandemic is having a major impact on the lives of so many people, as they work to pay their bills, put food on the table, and take care of themselves and their families. It's important that Canadians have access to the tools and resources they need to support their health and well-being. That’s why our government is investing $240.5 million to develop, expand, and launch virtual care and mental health tools to support Canadians. For more information on this investment, please see https://bit.ly/2SEmIzJ You can also visit 'Wellness Together Canada' an online portal https://ca.portal.gs/ that provides Canadians with free resources, tools, and professional support services.