Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19

News Release
April 2, 2020

Additional Resources will Improve Access to Online and Virtual Supports

TORONTO — Ontario government is making it easier for everyone, especially those on the front lines, to reach out for mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak. To improve access, the province is providing emergency funding of up to $12 million to immediately expand online and virtual mental health supports and $2.6 million to hire new psychologists and other mental health workers to support Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) personnel.