Funding for Red Deer College designated for mental health initiatives
Red Deer College is getting $205,000 per year for the next three years from the province to address mental health issues.
The funding is to be used specifically for initiatives at RDC to assist students dealing with stress, depression, helplessness and more.
Marlin Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education, made the announcement at the college Tuesday, saying the goal is to ensure that all students have the resources to reach their full potential.
“I want every student here at Red Deer College to have access to the mental health supports that they need if and when they need to. We know these supports make a difference in the lives of post-secondary students,” said Schmidt.