Vancouver City Council approves funding for 58 new mental health workers
The City of Vancouver will spend $2.8 million to initiate the hiring of 58 new mental health workers under Vancouver Coastal Health.
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The City of Vancouver will spend $2.8 million to initiate the hiring of 58 new mental health workers under Vancouver Coastal Health.
Vancouver city council has officially approved a $2.8-million investment in mental health support services, including the creation of a new "non-police de-escalation" team.
Critics worry the scaled-down plan lets the province off the hook for mental-health services and is still too reliant on police.
Mayor Ken Sim and other leaders with the provincial government, the city of Vancouver and the regional health authority said they plan to work together to boost mental health services and address public safety issues.
The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is adding a mobile health van to its resources, thanks to a recent donation.