Mental Health and
Addictions Care
People have been dealing with a lot over the last few years. As a result of the pandemic and the stress and social challenges it caused, more people are suffering from depression and anxiety. Drugs also became more toxic and are killing more people and hurting communities.
Getting people the mental health and addictions care they need
To rise to new challenges stemming from the pandemic, Government is taking action to make sure people get the care and services they need when they need it, by:
Intervening early
Intervening early to help people access care sooner.
Reducing risk of illicit toxic drugs
Reducing risk to save people from illicit and toxic drugs.
Connecting people to care
Connecting people to care so they can get the help they need.
Supporting ongoing wellness and recovery
Creating pathway to recovery so people can live healthy lives.
Mental Health and Substance Use Data Snapshot
B.C. is providing a first report on the early outcomes of decriminalization through the Mental Health and Substance Use Data Snapshot which will report on four areas: changes to law enforcement practices, changes in the socio-emotional wellbeing of people living with addiction, pathways to services and treatment and public awareness and understanding of decriminalization.
