29 June 2023 - Stratford, PE - Veterans Affairs Canada
Trilogy Wellness Centre (previously announced as Beacon House) in Stratford, PEI, will receive $500,000 to provide walk-in urgent mental health services for Veterans and their families in Prince Edward Island. The Centre will also serve as an outreach centre for transition support, education, and referral programs.
The Honourable Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, announced the funding today through VAC's Veteran and Family Well-being Fund (VFWF).
The Trilogy Wellness Centre aims to be a safe, consistent, and helpful place for all Veterans and their families in Prince Edward Island, providing access to vital health care, educational, and system navigation services.
The VFWF was launched by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) in 2018. It provides grants and contributions to conduct research and implement initiatives and projects that support the well-being of Veterans and their families. Between 2018 and 2023, the VFWF has awarded $42.6M in funding to 77 organizations, for 123 initiatives.