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As N.S. town grapples with youth mental health, parents search for solutions

Mental health isn’t just about getting treatment in a hospital or medical clinic. It’s also about meeting people where they are and creating local solutions. Community support is vital for Nova Scotia youth who are facing challenges. Aidaen’s Place Youth Wellness Center opened in October 2019 and supports more than 15 youth in Yarmouth each day by a team of volunteers. All services are free of charge and offered in a non-judgmental, all-inclusive environment. In April, I announced $125,000 to su

Lisa Lachance introduced Aidaen's Place in the legislature on World Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day. I have never felt so proud.

Aidaen’s Place is a safe space and wellness centre for Yarmouth teens and pre-teens. Nov. 17, 2022 4:59 p.m. AST

· Today, our government announced a number of grants to community groups across Nova Scotia that provide mental health and addiction programs in community. Locally, this includes Aidaen’s Place Youth Wellness Center in Yarmouth which will receive a $100,000 provincial grant. I was thrilled to visit Aidaen’s Place this afternoon to share the great news with some of the youth and staff! In December, my colleague, Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health visited our region. We vis