We absolutely need French-language services for mental health prevention and support. Mental health tends to be thought of only when a person is in crisis. Women carry a huge mental load, worrying about a million things at once. I may be here speaking with you, but I'm also a caregiver, so I have to go back home, look after my mother and pick up her medication. I have to think about my spouse and my family. I have to do my job. I'll be honest with you. Those are all things my spouse doesn't necessarily think about. That is the daily reality for a woman.
On top of that, when you don't have any services, when you don't have a place to call, when you can't afford to pay for services or when they are not available in your region, it's challenging. It's important to keep in mind that an entire population is struggling with mental health issues, especially after the pandemic. We are in dire need of French-language services by and for francophones.
I cannot stress that enough.