New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

B.C.'s first involuntary care beds open at Surrey pretrial centre

Ten beds are only for men being held in the custody at the pretrial centre

B.C. NDP still stalling on involuntary treatment for drug addicts

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First B.C. patients under assessment for secure involuntary care

British Columbia has opened the first of the government’s promised secure units to provide involuntary treatment for people with brain injuries and overlapping mental-health and addiction concerns.

B.C.’s first involuntary treatment centre opens at Surrey correctional facility

The 10 beds, located at the South Fraser Pretrial Centre, will focus solely on patients who have come in contact with the justice system.

B.C. gov't to open involuntary care beds in Surrey

B.C. announced opening 10 involuntary treatment beds for men in the justice system struggling with serious mental and addiction issues.

Involuntary care at Surrey Pretrial - Link Newspaper

Ten new beds will be available at the designated mental-health unit at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, with the majority open now. Care will be provided to men in provincial custody who meet the criteria under the Mental Health Act (the Act). This service will help people who are incarcerated access care so they can stabilize on their pathway to recovery and improve overall long-term health outcomes. Surrey mayor Brenda Locke issued the followi…