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Some examples of severe mental illnesses include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major depressive disorder<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bipolar disorder<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schizophrenia<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posttraumatic stress disorder<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of Canadians aged 19 and under facing mental illness between 2000 and 2016 has grown by 2.6% each year. With these statistics in mind, it\u2019s clear that expanding access to mental health support across Canada is more important than ever.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>But here\u2019s the thing:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/eprint\/I35PD64UCK9G75TVB3IB\/full#:~:text=Documented%20barriers%20to%20accessing%20MHA,concerns%20about%20stigma%2C12%20inequities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> care isn\u2019t always easy. Some individuals worry about being judged or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\/what-we-do\/anti-stigma\/#:~:text=Mental%20health%20problems%20and%20illnesses%20are%20common%20in%20Canada&amp;text=About%2040%25%20of%20parents%20say,for%20fear%20of%20being%20labelled.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stigmatized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Others question whether treatment will work for them. Many face logistical challenges, like living in rural areas of British Columbia, the Prairies, or the Maritimes, where mental health services are scarce. These are real barriers that leave countless Canadians without the help they need. Mobile mental health clinics may be the solution to these barriers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve been designing and manufacturing mobile medical vehicles for over two decades, helping organizations remove these barriers to care. Our mission is to make healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or circumstances. If your organization is considering launching a mobile mental health clinic, we have the expertise and the right vehicles to make that vision a reality.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you\u2019ll discover what a mobile mental health clinic is and what they do. By the time you\u2019re finished reading, you\u2019ll have a better idea if they\u2019re the right fit for your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What exactly are mobile mental health clinics?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the basics: <\/span><b>What\u2019s a mobile clinic?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a vehicle built like a mini-clinic that travels to people who can\u2019t easily get to a doctor or hospital. These units are all about bringing care to people, wherever they are.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how they make life easier:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>No long trips:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They help people who live far away from clinics or hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Support for those with mobility issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfect for anyone who has trouble getting around, such as seniors or people with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Care in remote areas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They go to places that don\u2019t have many healthcare options.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, what about mobile mental health clinics? They\u2019re just like the ones we talked about earlier, but they focus on mental health instead of physical issues. These clinics travel to cities, small towns, and even faraway places like the Prairies or Northern Quebec, making sure mental health support is never out of reach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>What do they do?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer therapy and counselling.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide emotional support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect people to resources for ongoing care.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #8cc63e; color: white; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 15px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 1;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/mobile-medical-van-buyers-guide\/?hsCtaTracking=e6fee05a-f7d4-496b-966d-f4b8e0e9ed75%7C0c46a06a-2f5a-467d-8bd2-e75709824eb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>Download the Mobile Medical Van Buyer&#8217;s Guide!<br \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who benefits from mobile mental health clinics?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile mental health clinics make it easier for people to get help when they might not have access to regular mental health services. Let\u2019s talk about some of the people these clinics support and how they make a difference:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Anyone worried about the stigma that\u2019s often attached to mental health issues<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are afraid of being judged for seeking mental health care, especially in smaller or close-knit communities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics provide a more private option, helping people feel safe and respected while getting the care they need.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Students in schools or colleges<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, but they may not have the time or money to visit a counselor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics come directly to schools, creating a safe and private space for students to open up and get support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>People impacted by natural disasters<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events like wildfires in British Columbia or flooding in Nova Scotia can leave people feeling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10153020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scared, sad, or even traumatized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics show up in these areas to provide emotional support during tough times.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Those with mobility issues<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to a clinic can be difficult for people who have trouble getting around, such as seniors or people using wheelchairs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile mental health clinics bring care right to their doorstep, making things much easier.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Vulnerable populations<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newcomers to Canada, people experiencing homelessness, Indigenous communities, or low-income families may face extra barriers to accessing mental health care.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics meet them where they are, offering a private and judgment-free space to get help.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>People in rural or remote areas<\/b><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Barrier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living far from big cities, like in Northern Saskatchewan or rural New Brunswick, often means fewer mental health services are available.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile clinics solve this by traveling to these communities and bringing care where it\u2019s needed most.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What vehicles can you use as mobile mental health clinics?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of vehicles you can use as mobile mental health clinics. Some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-medical-buses-vs-mobile-medical-vans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vans<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/medical-rv-vs-medical-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RVs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trucks<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MoveMobility, we specifically focus on vans and have two options you can use as a mobile mental health clinic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fourgon mobile de sensibilisation<\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-206364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mobile-Outreach-Van.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mobile-Outreach-Van.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mobile-Outreach-Van-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/quest-ce-quune-camionnette-de-sensibilisation-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourgon mobile de sensibilisation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a simple and powerful way to bring mental health support right to where people need it. It\u2019s perfect for helping communities in places like rural Alberta or remote towns in Newfoundland where access to care can be difficult.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it help?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Counselling on wheels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mental health professionals can use the van to meet with people in a private, comfortable space.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Community learning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The van can be used to hold training or workshops on managing stress or improving mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Helpful resources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can stock the Mobile Outreach Van with pamphlets, guides, and tools to give people the information they need to take care of their mental health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What features make it work so well?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Flexible setup:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seats can be moved to make space for private talks or group sessions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Organized storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supplies and tools stay neat and easy to find in built-in cabinets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Comfortable environment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heating, cooling, and soft lighting make the van a calming place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Tech-ready:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USB ports and power outlets allow professionals to use laptops or charge devices during visits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mobile Outreach Van is a great way to make sure everyone can get mental health care, no matter where they live.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camion de conseil mobile<\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-vimeo\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 800\/450\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/2052205708-7e2d9785066a30c68aeb0a5d3cf1a5ed09d3418ef83c4c18678e2b7ccd6bcc6f-d_960?region=us)\" ><iframe title=\"Tourn\u00e9e de la camionnette de conseil mobile Finale\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1113657012?h=a432748190&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-counselling-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camion de conseil mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a warm and welcoming space that helps people feel safe when they need support. It\u2019s designed to bring mental health services to cities, towns, and even rural areas across Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it help?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>One-on-one support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Professionals can meet with people to help them manage stress, anxiety, or other struggles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Prevention and wellness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s great for helping people work through challenges before they get worse. This is also known as preventive counselling.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Wellness check-ins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mental wellness check-ins are a simple way to regularly check in on someone\u2019s mental health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What features make it work so well?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Living-room feel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The van has cozy couches, natural light, and wood-look floors to make it feel like home.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Private and secure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tinted windows, soundproofing, and no rear windows keep conversations confidential.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Easy access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A ramp makes the van accessible for everyone, including people with mobility challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Connected and ready:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wi-Fi and power outlets help counselors use online tools or stay in touch during visits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to learn more about mobile mental health clinics?<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_227213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-227213\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-227213 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png\" alt=\"D\u00e9calcomanie dans la camionnette de conseil mobile\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van-400x267.png 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-227213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">D\u00e9calcomanies int\u00e9rieures en option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re likely here because your organization wants to make mental health care easier to access for those who need it in Canada. If you\u2019ve made it this far, you learned that mobile mental health clinics are a great way to bring support to people in remote areas, vulnerable groups, or those facing stigma. You also learned how Mobile Outreach Vans and Mobile Counselling Vans are a strong solution for these gaps.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/20-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re proud to work with Canadian organizations to design vans that make mental health support more accessible. If you\u2019re ready to bring this solution to your community, click the button below to talk with a mobility expert.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you not ready to talk to someone yet? We have some other resources you might be interested in to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with checking out our two articles on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/conseil-en-matiere-dabus-de-substances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conseil en mati\u00e8re d'abus de substances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> et <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/conseils-preventifs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conseils pr\u00e9ventifs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These two topics are closely related to the field of mental health and relate to patients who could benefit from mobile mental health clinics.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; background-color: #8cc63e;\" href=\"#request-info-form\">Parler \u00e0 un expert en mobilit\u00e9<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that about 1 in 3 Canadians will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime? For many, these challenges aren\u2019t minor\u2014they can deeply impact daily life and overall well-being. 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