Previously, in the small communities, we had used lay dispensers to assist us in all of the physical health and mental health aspects. Those positions have been converted into community health workers. In those communities where we don’t have nurses, we have community health workers. Community health workers are used to try to address as many of the mental health issues that may arise in those small communities where there are no nurses.
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
Tu Nedhe
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