BC NDP
- Focus new mental health initiatives on kids and young adults.
- Develop Complex Care housing.
- Expand access to counselling.
Focus new mental health initiatives on kids and young adults: We've developed an initial mental health approach that focuses on addressing problems early, before they become too big. Moving forward, we'll establish successful Foundry youth centres in more communities and dedicated mental health teams in school districts.
Develop Complex Care housing: We'll provide an increased level of support - including more access to nurses and psychiatrists - for BC's most vulnerable who need more intensive care than supportive housing provides, including in places like the Riverview lands in Coquitlam.
Expand access to counselling: By investing in new e-health and other technologies, we can bring mental health care to more people in all regions of BC - reducing counselling costs for people in rural and remote communities, in particular [...]
— From Working for You.