by The province is providing one-time funding of $350,000 to the Eskasoni Crisis and Referral Centre.
The Centre provides 24-hour crisis intervention and referral services, in both Mi’kmaw and English, over the phone, online and in person to people living in Mi’kmaw communities.
The province says the funding will support services that improve well-being, reduce stigma around mental health services and reduce the incidence of suicide.
The funding will also support harm reduction practices and connect people with mental health services.