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He says the best evidence of the ongoing mental health crisis is issues related to substance abuse, noting the thousands of people who died last year from opioid overdoses. “Three years ago, we confronted the COVID-19 pandemic and in that moment all governments worked together to help people and to help each other get through those tough times,” Tory said in the statement.
“Now we are facing a mental health crisis that requires that same level of dedication, co-operation and commitment.”
Look in the mirror.
Put them away or put them down.
'He says without adequate funding, mental health-care responsibilities are “offloaded” to municipalities, transit systems, shelters, police and hospital emergency departments' Mayor Tory is also grappling w daily violent attacks on transit passengers. Toronto needs resources.