There are concerns local addiction and mental health services could be impacted if the Thames Valley branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association doesn’t get more funding- and soon!
They’re currently facing a deficit of 2.6 million dollars, and CMHA Thames Valley CEO Pam Tobin says job cuts might be necessary.
Tobin tells myFM this is not a good situation for CMHA.
Adding that while funds are diminishing, their case loads keep increasing.
Without additional investment in community-based care, Tobin says they risk longer wait times, increased pressure on emergency services, and reduced service delivery during a worsening opioid crisis.
Written by: L. Dickson
