Mental Health Crisis

• Researchers say extreme heat can increase mental health crises, local CMHA reports patient rise

  The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Thames Valley is seeing an increase in individuals seeking support services around London, Ont.

  Canada

  Aug 11
  
• Surrey, B.C. man dies from stab wounds after half-hour wait for ambulance

  The man stabbed himself while suffering from a mental health crisis at his residence near 158th Street and 86th Avenue on July 27, Global News has learned.

  Health

  Aug 4
  
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• Multiple Ontario universities use police handcuffs on students in mental health crisis: report

  A new study published by CAMH investigated the involvement of police in care of university students experiencing a mental health crisis.

  Education

  Jun 21
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• Family of Montreal man killed by police in 2017 reaches settlement with city

  Pierre Coriolan died on June 27, 2017, when police shot him after they responded to a disturbance call at his home.

  Canada

  May 12
• ‘Last resort’: Police forces struggle to provide support for people in crisis

  The Heffernans still wonder what would have happened if a mental health professional had been there.

  Canada

  May 8
• Teen rescued from Vernon rooftop after mental health crisis: RCMP

  'For three hours, officers continued to communicate with the girl and employed crisis intervention and de-escalation tactics to prevent her from harming herself.'

  Health

  May 4
• Parents of Quebec City murder suspect say police failed to help them

  Quebec's police watchdog has launched an investigation into the actions of city police involved in the case.

  Crime

  Apr 18
• SIU launches investigation after Toronto police officer fires ‘less lethal shotgun’

  SIU investigators have been assigned to the case. The oversight organization is now involved in the investigation because less lethal shotguns are classed as firearms.

  Crime

  Apr 4
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• Quebec provincial police will train officers to deal with people in mental health crisis

  The training will aim to help officers change their response in situations involving people in mental distress and reduce the number of interventions that end fatally.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2021
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• New pilot project sees Winnipeg police and wellness workers respond to crisis calls

  The Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis is a new program that includes the Winnipeg Police Service, Shared Health crisis response services and the city.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2021