The provincial government has launched an action plan to prevent overdoses and deaths to Prince Edward Island youth and adults caused by opioids. Opioid-related overdoses and deaths linked to potent opioids like fentanyl are increasing across much of Canada. The Prince Edward...
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of...
The province is accepting submissions for its 2025 – 2026 Wellness Grant Program, which funds innovative, community-led projects that make healthy living more accessible for Islanders. Eligible applicants, including organizations, Indigenous groups, schools, and community groups...
At Stratford Occupational Therapy & Counselling Services, kids aren’t just welcomed - they’re running through the door. That’s what occupational therapist (OT) Donna MacLeod, co-lead of the Mighty Minds program, sees every week. “The kids are excited, they’re loud, they’re silly...
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) recently launched a care program called Merge™ to involve parents more in their pre-term baby’s care while in hospital. On average, approximately 300 newborns are admitted to the QEH NICU every year. With the...
PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions Access Line has increased staffing and capacity to include services offered through The Island Helpline, creating a more streamlined phone service to connect Islanders in need of mental health and addiction support with the right resources...
Maricris and Paul Lamano love living in Prince Edward Island. They say the Island was an easy choice when they moved to Canada with their six-year-old son in 2017 from the Philippines because it reminds them of where they lived in Batangas, a province surrounded by beautiful...
A province-wide Mobile Mental Health Response Service is now providing support to Islanders who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Islanders experiencing a mental health crisis can call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 where a mental health...
Keeping unused prescription medications in your home puts kids at risk, but flushing or trashing them can harm the environment. As part of National Drug Drop-off month, Islanders are reminded to help safeguard family members and the environment by returning unused prescription...