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Dodge Cove - NCRD
Mental Health Crisis
Year: 2022
Sponsors: City of Williams Lake
NCLGA Ref#: L5
UBCM Ref#: EB9
Status
Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership | Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership - Amended & Endorsed by the UBCM Membership
WHEREAS there is a verifiable mental health crisis in our province that is exacerbated by insufficient funding and options for mental health supports in rural communities;
AND WHEREAS this is compounded by the opioid crisis and homelessness;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NCLGA and UBCM lobby the provincial government and health authorities to provide increased support and funding for mental health, including a place to properly discharge patients to access ongoing supports.
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RESPONSES
Pending response to letter sent to Minister requesting meeting to discuss resolution.