This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson said Wednesday his party would expand a program that pairs police officers with mental-health workers if the Liberals win the provincial election.
Increasing police presence will make communities safer and “clean up the street disorder that is bedevilling so many of our communities,” he said. Some advocates like the Pivot Legal Society have called for community-led crisis intervention, such as a program in Oregon that pairs medics with mental-health workers and only involves officers when necessary.
NDP Leader John Horgan said that while the COVID-19 pandemic is front of mind for many, British Columbians are also concerned about a host of other health problems, including cancer. In the first five years, the plan says patients will have one point of contact during their treatment.Story continues below advertisement
She accused the NDP of calling an election at the expense of small business owners who’ve seen supports delayed.
Me trying to get police help for harassment: 'Do you believe in ghosts?'
Me asking for MRI for obvious neurological issue from highest-ranking physician who would speak to me, a psychiatrist: 'I believe that you believe that'
Good luck w/ that? 😂👎
Mental health worker notes: Literally their prejudice shoved into a system that removes people from context.
My medical records were hacked. Found out that the paperwork, screen and rumor are who I am to the mental health system.
There's a global nursing shortage and a shortage of MH workers. Where is he going to find these people, since all the post-secondary education cuts the Liberals enacted?
'I have this physical experience' Mental health system, police, entire hospital: MENTALLY ILL!
Fail.
At least you don't need too many white workers.... Can you imagine a white female worker attending a black swarming to assist police....LOL.... get it on camera... ha ha ha ha..
The Criminal Justice System needs more mental health workers. A lot of criminality is tied to mental problems.
What a waste of money.....but then, it's the Liberals.
This is what is needed. People with the skills to deal with mental health, or a lack there of, on the street.
That could have saved Houdini!
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