The past two years have been challenging for children, youth and young adults as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Young adults struggling with addiction have also been particularly hard hit by these events.  

Alberta’s government is responding by making significant investments to improve mental health and addiction care and help youth and young adults recover from the challenges they face. Alberta’s government is also enhancing safety planning, oversight and reporting to improve the safety of children and youth receiving intervention services… Read Full Alberta Release Taking action to better support children and youth April 14, 2022

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