Local agency encourages considering mental health supports in the provincial election vote
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The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging people vote for the party that supports mental health services in the provincial election.
CMHA Vernon said a province-wide survey of over 2,500 British Columbians found that 88 per cent of respondents agreed that having a strong mental health system in place helps people before they reach a crisis, and 82 per cent stated waiting until they reached that point was too late to offer meaningful care.
The survey also found that 89 per cent of respondents said it was important for municipal governments to take action on mental health and substance use, while provincial leadership remained essential in ensuring timely access to treatment, counselling, housing supports and other mental health services.
“This research reinforces what community organizations have been saying for years: people want a mental health system that is accessible, proactive, and focused on prevention,” Julia Payson, Executive Director of CMHA Vernon and District, said.
