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Distress Line Equity Fund

Support for crisis services to enhance equity and inclusion

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Funding available

$ 250,000

Timeline

Closing date : January 22, 2024

Location

Canada

Overview

The Distress Line Equity Fund provides up to $250,000 in funding to support distress lines and crisis centres in addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion gaps within the mental health crisis services sector. Eligible activities include staffing and training initiatives, language services enhancement, data collection and analysis, and policy revision to better serve diverse populations.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Improve governance or administrative structure
Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : January 22, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Mental Health and Crisis Intervention

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Contacts

suicideprevention@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Distress Line Equity Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Distress Line Equity Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.