The Mayor’s Task Force on Mental Health and Addictions is a leadership forum modelled on the four pillar approach.
With its key partners, the task force develops solutions for better mental health and addiction services in Vancouver.
Mandate of the task force
The mandate of the task force is to help the City identify priority actions to improve quality, accessibility, and choice within the system of care for people with serious mental health and addiction issues.
How we are strengthening our response to the crisis
City Council created the task force to strengthen our response to the immediate mental health and addiction crisis and guide key principles and actions going forward. The over 60 task force members represent:
- People with lived experience
- Non-profit organizations
- Health authorities and hospitals
- Provincial government ministries
- Universities and more
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