The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. File photo.
The provincial government is expanding mental health support services at 10 schools, including multiple in Southern Alberta.
The $4 million investment allotted in the 2023 budget aims to expand the Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) so more young Albertans can build resilience and improve their mental well-being.
The ISSP is led by the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, and provides critical supports that range from meal programs and structured physical education to after-school care and access to a mental health professional.
The expansion will take place in two phases. The first phase will include expanding the program to 10 more schools in communities across the province:
- St. Paul School in Lethbridge
- W.A. Day Elementary School in Fort Macleod
- George Davison Elementary School in Medicine Hat
- Mother Teresa School in Medicine Hat
- G.H. Dawe School in Red Deer
- Lawrence Grassi Middle School in Canmore
- St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School in Edmonton
- St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary/Junior High School in Edmonton
- St. Nicholas Catholic Junior High School in Edmonton
- Wheatland Elementary School in Strathmore
In addition, another $2.3 million over three years has been allocated to evaluate the impact of ISSP and other child and youth mental health supports provided through the Child and Youth Health Services Initiative.
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