2023 Mental Health Calls of Action (Federal)

The time for action to better the mental health of Canadians is now. View the full 2023 Mental Health Calls of Action: Federal, calls of action to the Government of Canada for 2023 on improving mental healthcare and mental health in Canada, by clicking below or scrolling down on this page to see the main goals and calls.

To follow what the Government of Canada has done for Mental Health in 2023 so far, click here.

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The 6 Calls of Action

There are 6 main calls of action in the 2023 Calls of Action for Mental Health. For full reasoning and further information, view the full document above.

Call of Action 1

Fulfill the promise and create a fully operational Canada Mental Health Transfer

Call of Action 2

Urgently Create and Implement a National Suicide Prevention Strategy

Call of Action 3

Increase support for additions and substance use through the creation of a National Addictions and Substance Use Strategy

Call of Action 4

Continue to support & ensure that the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Line remains open & accessible for everyone

Call of Action 5

Support youth and their mental health and the urgent need for access to care

Call of Action 6

Support for members of the LGBTQ Community

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I acknowledge that I, in Hamilton and everywhere in Canada, am located on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Communities and that we all have a responsibility to learn more about the rich history and culture of Indigenous Communities and their People as we work toward full reconciliation.