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Ministers from the Ontario government — including Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano — recently made a joint announcement relative to the expansion of mental health, addictions and well-being services for First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
Romano, who in addition to being Sault MPP is also the minister of colleges and universities, was joined by associate minister of mental health and addictions Michael Tibollo and minister of health Christine Elliott in confirming that the Ontario government is investing $1.2 million in additional funding relative to the aforementioned expansion.
The trio of ministers made the announcement at the Sault’s Indian Friendship Centre.
“This investment is a demonstration of our government’s commitment to improving front-line mental health and addictions services for First Nations and Indigenous communities across northern Ontario,” relayed Romano.
“I look forward to working closely with community partners to ensure residents receive the services and supports they need to live happy and healthy lives,” Romano added.
The chief of Batchewana First Nation in the Sault applauded the announcement.
“The leadership of Batchewana First Nation (is) thrilled about the fiscal support for the facilitation of our continuum of care by the Crown Government,” said chief Dean Sayers.
“There are many facets to this delicate issue that need to be addressed and having these additional resources to help expand our community-based mental health and addictions services is essential,” added the chief.
PHOTO: Sault MPP Ross Romano, speaking at the Indian Friendship Center.
