The Ministry of Health announced $28 million investment to decrease wait times for inpatient mental health beds. A province wide registry will be developed in order to assist emergency departments and doctors locate available beds. As well, the Ministry of Health will invest $138 million over the next 3 years to improve community mental health and addiction services.
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The mental health and addiction communities has advocated for many years to increase community supports. It is wonderful that the message is being heard and funding will be given to these effective services.
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