STATEMENT FROM CMHA NS ON PROVINCIAL ELECTION RESULTS

STATEMENT: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division looks forward to collaborating with the new provincial leader and government to address parity, equity, early intervention and the social determinants of health, including housing and poverty in Nova Scotia.

Background: The current system in Nova Scotia is based on responding to crisis, and to meeting the acute care needs of people with severe mental illness. Earlier and equitable access to services at the community level can prevent individuals from needing more cost-and time-intensive interventions down the road.

In order to meet the immediate and future mental health needs of Nova Scotians, CMHA NS Division offered four recommendations to address Parity,Equity, Early Intervention and Housing in Nova Scotia.

Karn Nichols,

Executive Director, CMHA NS

To learn more about CMHA NS Division’s recommendations to the provincial government visit www.novascotia.cmha/news