Government announces results of Phase 2 of Mental Health Initiatives Funding Scheme
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The Chief Executive announced in the 2020 Policy Address that $300 million would be earmarked under the Beat Drugs Fund to raise public awareness of mental health and provide better support to the needy in the community.
The Advisory Committee on Mental Health is responsible for co-ordinating the Funding Scheme, and its Project Assessment Panel assesses the applications and makes recommendations for approval by the Advisory Committee. A total of 121 applications were received in Phase 2 of the Funding Scheme. Approved projects will enhance mental well-being of citizens in various areas, including support for carers, support for children and adolescents with special educational needs, strengthening of family relationship, support for the elderly with mental health needs, and support for bereavement and grief management.
The Funding Scheme is implemented in two phases. Phase 1 was launched in July 2021.
The list of approved projects under Phase 2 of the Funding Scheme is set out on the webpage of the Health Bureau: www.healthbureau.gov.hk/en/fund/210700_mhifs/approved_projects_2.html.
Ends/Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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