YOUNG people throughout Greater Vancouver will have increased access to expanded, community-based mental health and recovery programs.
The Province is investing $2 million for the Coast Mental Health Foundation to expand early intervention supports for young adults living with mental health and substance use issues. The funding will support new counselling services for young people, an outreach program located in Maple Ridge and other therapies, such as cognitive remediation support.
“Young people have been dealing with immense pressures and health challenges, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the toxic drug crisis and climate emergencies,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, on Tuesday.
“With our funding, Coast Mental Health Foundation will get vital mental health and recovery programs to more young people in Greater Vancouver.”
Coast Mental Health Foundation supports early intervention services for people 18 to 30 with mental health and substance use challenges. Service providers connect young adults with physicians, social workers and specialists, and young adults can also receive support from people with lived experience.
“We are grateful for the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ commitment to young people living with mental health challenges,” said Isabela Zabava, Executive Director, Coast Mental Health Foundation.
“Community-based mental-health programs delivered by Coast Mental Health are vital in helping young people stay out of hospital and thrive in the community. This investment allows us to support the development of new initiatives and expansion of existing ones to help more young people find success in their paths to recovery.”
Quick Facts
* Coast Mental Health has 50 years of experience in providing specialized mental-health services.
* More than 5,000 clients use Coast resources each year.
Learn More:
Coast Mental Health Foundation:Â https://www.coastmentalhealth.
