College welcomes announcement of mental health funding by province
MEDICINE HAT, AB — The provincial government is committing to supporting mental health for post-secondary students across the province.
Marlin Schmidt, the Minister of Advanced Education, announced $25.8 million over the next three years to improve mental health services for students at colleges and universities.
“We have heard first-hand how important mental health programs are to students – which is why, for the first time, government is providing equitable funding to all public institutions,” said Schmidt in a news release. “Creating healthy campuses and promoting positive mental health at Alberta’s post-secondary institutions better prepares students to deal with everyday stresses, sets students up for future success, and builds a more resilient community.”