The Prime Minister reiterates the government’s support for the Richmond Foundation with a view to continuing to provide professional services in the field of mental health.

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits the Qormi hostel of the Richmond Foundation

Prime Minister Robert Abela, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne, visited the offices of the Richmond Foundation in Santa Venera which offers many professional services to those suffering from health problems. mental health.

During the visit, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister were given an overview of the services offered by the Foundation which for the last 27 years has been at the forefront of promoting and providing services to people with disabilities. mental health.

During the visit, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister were given an overview of the services offered by the Foundation which for the last 27 years has been at the forefront of promoting and providing services to people with disabilities. mental health.

Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed that the government will remain committed to providing all the assistance so that the Richmond Foundation continues to offer the best professional service in the field of mental health, particularly in the coming months and years. .

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne thanked the Foundation’s staff while reaffirming the government’s commitment to continue to bring health services closer to the community, which is a key principle of the National Mental Health Strategy.

Richmond Foundation Chairman Anthony Guillaumier thanked the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for the financial support given to the Foundation over the years. “Spending € 3 million a year on services would not have been possible without the direct financial injection offered by the government,” said Mr Guillaumier.