Canada’s Premiers have launched a podcast about promising practices in mental health and substance use. Led by Yukon Premier Sandy Silver and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, the initiative is called Promising Practices. Each episode features innovations in rural, remote and northern communities from across the country.
The first episode is available now and features Yukon’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Hubs, a collaborative program with Yukon First Nations partners, communities and citizens. Its goal is to help Yukoners access the help they need, wherever and whenever they need it most.
The series will run between March and June 2021 and is available at canadaspremiers.ca or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Yukoners are resilient, but we are not immune to mental health and substance use challenges. Now, more than ever, we must talk about our challenges, learn from one another and reduce the stigma around mental health and addictions. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone and resources are available to help.
Premier Sandy Silver
On July 11, 2019, Canada’s Premiers announced they would hold a provincial and territorial symposium on mental health and substance use with the aim to spur innovation and collaboration between governments, ministries and non-governmental organizations.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the symposium was postponed and Canada’s Premiers adapted, shifting this important discussion to a podcast format to share stories, innovations and promising practices from across the country.
Yukoners requiring services can contact:
- Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services for Rapid Access Counselling for short-term counselling services. You can book an appointment within 72 hours through 867-456-3838.
- The Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division Counselling services are available within 72 hours and are free of charge.
- Let’s Chat Yukon is a citizen-created service that promotes community connection. People can reach them at 867-332-2772.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Carleen Kerr
Communications, Executive Council Office
867-667-5341
carleen.kerr@yukon.ca