Federal government announces $1M in funding to support crisis hotline services in Sask.
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The federal government has announced $1 million in funding to support crisis hotline services in Saskatchewan.
The federal government has announced $1 million in funding to support crisis hotline services in Saskatchewan.
“Supporting crisis hotlines is an important initiative that is part of the ongoing efforts by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to address gender-based violence in the province,” a press release from the government of Canada read.
The funding is meant to help crisis hotlines offer more robust services, resources and supports to serve the needs of all survivors of gender-based violence and their families, no matter where they live in Saskatchewan, according to the government.
Marci Ien, federal minister for women and gender equality and youth was in Regina Tuesday to make the announcement.
“We know that crisis hotlines are an essential service for survivors of gender-based violence, especially those living in rural communities,” Ien said.
“They serve as a safe space for anyone seeking help, and they offer a listening ear during someone’s most vulnerable time. Providing timely funding to these organizations will make sure that these hotlines are able to continue providing life-saving services for everyone, no matter where they live.”
The funding goes to a province that holds the highest rates of domestic violence in the country, according to Statistics Canada.
Saskatchewan leads all provinces in family violence, police-reported family violence against children and youth, and intimate partner violence.