Wellness Together Canada, which the federal government launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, is officially shutting down on April 3. (Karina Zapata/CBC)
As the end of funding for a national mental health portal comes to an end, advocates across the country are calling for appropriate alternatives.
In St. John’s, Kristi Allan says when she first heard the news of Wellness Together Canada shutting down, she felt defeated and angry.
“I was so upset. I remember where I was sitting and just the feeling that washed over me. It was scary,” said Allan.
“People who need that service, it’s like everybody is just being completely
