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2018 submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation

April 4, 2018 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

There is a complex two-way relationship between mental health and substance use and poverty and CMHA BC is taking action to advocate for solutions that address poverty and its related health impacts. Economic security is a key determinant of mental health and well-being and an adequate standard of living is a critical necessity to support the recovery of a person experiencing mental health or substance use-related illness.

In this submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation, CMHA BC makes 25 recommendations to support the dignity and security of people with mental health or substance use-related problems and those living in poverty.

  • Poverty Reduction Strategy Submission (235 Kb PDF)

Filed Under: Front Page, News Tagged With: CMHA, CMHA Kelowna, housing, mental health, mental illness, poverty, poverty reduction, substance abuse, substance use, youth

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