Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Mental Health Act is something that we, in the Department of Health, recognize we need to have a lot more resources to be able to address every single issue that can be covered under the Mental Health Act. The act allows us to do a few things within the act. Some with the assistance of a nurse, if there is a nurse in the community, with the assistance of a peace officer, RCMP. Individuals who are reported to have some mental health issues could be apprehended by the RCMP, evaluated by a nurse, if that is what is available. In the small communities we use the resources that are available to try to follow the Mental Health Act if there are mental health issues.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 176-17(4): Application Of NWT Mental Health Act Provisions In Smaller Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question 176-17(4): Application Of NWT Mental Health Act Provisions In Smaller Communities
Oral Questions
March 4th, 2013
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