Mental Health, Addiction Treatment Key Election Issues for Locals: CMHA Vernon
Survey finds 88% of respondents want stronger community care and prevention, as CMHA Vernon urges candidates to back housing and mental health supports.
- Ahead of the provincial election, new research from the Canadian Mental Health Association demonstrates strong public support for strengthening mental health services and investing in prevention before British Columbians reach a crisis point.
- A survey of more than 2,500 British Columbians found that 88 per cent agree a stronger mental health system helps people access care before crisis, while 82 per cent agree waiting until someone is in crisis is too late.
- CMHA Vernon and District says this research reflects what staff and volunteers see daily in the North Okanagan; Julia Payson, executive director, notes the organization continues seeing growing demand for community-based mental health programs.
- Nearly 89 per cent of respondents said it is important for municipal governments to take action on mental health and substance use, while provincial leadership remains essential for ensuring timely access to treatment and other mental health services.
- CMHA Vernon and District is encouraging residents to ask local candidates how they plan to improve access to mental health care and address housing and homelessness as voters consider the future.
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Mental health, addiction treatment key election issues for locals: CMHA Vernon
Ahead of the B.C. provincial election, new research commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) demonstrates strong public support for strengthening mental health services and investing in prevention before people reach a crisis point. And CMHA Vernon says the research reflects what staff, volunteers, and community members see every day in the North Okanagan. The survey of more than 2,500 British Columbians foun…
Canadian Mental Health Association survey found majority want improved mental health services
BC residents want to see more support for those dealing with mental health challenges. As British Columbians prepare to head to the polls Saturday, new research commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division showed overwhelming public support for strengthening mental health serv...
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