British Columbia plans to expand voluntary care, clarify the Mental Health Act, and increase psychiatric beds to improve mental health care and reduce forced treatment.

In British Columbia, approximately 2,500 individuals struggle with mental illness, substance use, and brain injury, with only a few hundred needing involuntary treatment. In response to the ongoing mental health and addiction crisis, the government plans to expand voluntary care options, clarify the Mental Health Act, and increase psychiatric beds. The goal is to provide high-quality care while reducing the need for forced treatment.

September 22, 2024
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