mental health and addictions

• Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners studying decriminalizing personal drug possession

  At its Thursday meeting, members asked the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) to report on evidence-based approaches to harm reduction.

  Canada

  Aug 19
• Jury calls for more police psychologists, mental health training following Steven Rigby inquest

  At the inquest into the fatal police shooting of Steven Rigby, the jury made 10 recommendations to the provincial health authority, Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) and RCMP.

  Canada

  Jun 26
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• Crisis negotiator, psychiatrist speak during inquest into police shooting death of Steven Rigby

  The inquest heard from a crisis negotiator as well as a doctor who completed a psychiatric assessment of Rigby five months before the fatal encounter with police.

  Canada

  Jun 24
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• Ontario government spending $31M more for children, youth mental health services

  Health Minister Christine Elliott says the money will help improve access to specialized mental health services and shorten wait lists and wait times.

  Health

  Jun 1
• How Nova Scotia schools have provided mental health support since shooting tragedy

  As the anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting approaches, those responding to students in need say ongoing support is more important than commemorating the anniversary.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Ensemble Moncton’s new dispensing machine offers meth pipes, naloxone, hygiene products

  'People are using substances and it's a very complex health issue... By denying them these resources, we put them at even greater harms and risks and deteriorates their health.'

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2020
• Advocates say more needs to be done to prevent overdose deaths in Saskatchewan

  As drug-related deaths continue to reach record levels in Saskatchewan, many say urgent action is needed now.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
• Province of Ontario funds infrastructure overhaul of Hamilton addiction treatment centre

  Hamilton's Wayside House is getting a chunk of provincial funding to improve its infrastructure for the men who spend their three months in recovery there.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2020
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• Retrofitted ambulance will provide mental health services to remote northern B.C. communities

  Along with mental health and addictions services, the unit will also provide naloxone kits, basic wound care and social support services.

  Mar 21, 2019
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• More addiction, mental health supports needed in N.B., advocate says

  As a 20-bed inpatient detoxification unit in Moncton temporarily closes on Monday to undergo renovations, one advocate says more needs to be done to provide support in New Brunswick.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2019