When you’re struggling with mental health issues, getting help is critical, but often it’s not an easy thing to do. Research by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CHMA) has found it is harder to access mental health support in rural communities than in cities. The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic could change that in Haliburton County. Run by the CMHA, mobile clinics connect those in rural settings with the care they might not otherwise receive.
In its four-year pilot program, The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic has already cared for more than 200 clients in Haliburton County – from direct inquiries or through other social service agency referrals. But stigma remains a huge barrier.
CanoeFM recently spoke with the CMHA team that visits communities in Haliburton County as well as a client whose life has been dramatically improved through the counseling program.
