Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund
This fund is intended to support prevention and health promotion activities only and not to provide funding for projects that aim to provide treatment for mental health and/or addictions problems. All organizations, municipalities and non-profit community groups within the Eastern Health region are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Proposals for funding should seek to address substance use, promote mental health, challenge stigma, and provide effective prevention activities through focusing on one or more of the following priorities:
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to connect with regional consultants to discuss their proposed activities and to address any questions regarding the fund.
Mental Health Promotion Consultant: Vanessa McEntegart(709) 752-6846Email: vanessa.mcentegart@easternhealth.caAddictions Prevention ConsultantsSt. John’s Region:Wayne Bishop(709) 752-4030Email: wayne.bishop@easternhealth.ca Rural Avalon and Peninsulas: Tracey Sharpe-Smith(709) 786-5230Email: tracey.sharpesmith@easternhealth.ca