Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Preparedness in Emergencies

Program Access

• The Canadian Red Cross is working with partners to identify local organizations supporting populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies or facing barriers to accessing mental health and psychosocial supports, and organizations with limited emergency management experience. A total of 5,000 people from the selected community-based organizations and service providers will be able to access the courses free of charge.
• Individuals in Canada interested in completing the Self-Care and Caring for Others courses will also be able to access these courses for free through the Canadian Red Cross. These courses are limited to the first 1,000 people at no cost.

QUOTE:

“Canada is experiencing more frequent and severe emergencies, which has led to increased need for mental health and psychosocial support in impacted communities. Through our work supporting disaster responses across the country, we have seen that these needs can last long after an emergency ends. With thanks to the Public Health Agency of Canada, this program will help the Canadian Red Cross to support communities and individuals disproportionately affected by emergencies by providing practical, inclusive, and accessible mental health and psychosocial training, tools, and resources.”

–  Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

@RedCrossCanada | facebook.com/CanadianRedCross | redcross.ca/blog
Red Cross donor inquiries: WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111

ABOUT THE CANADIAN RED CROSS

Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.

MEDIA CONTACTS

English Media: 1-877-599-9602 and media@redcross.ca
French Media: 1-888-418-9111 and communication@croixrouge.ca