There is no plan in the budget that is before the committee today to increase the number of community counsellors in the communities. There are wait times. I will acknowledge that there are wait times throughout the Northwest Territories, but I think it’s important to note that these are mostly wait times for non-urgent clients. Clients with urgent needs are seen within 24 hours. Urgent issues, issues of extreme risk or importance can be dealt with immediately, within 24 hours.
Glen Abernethy on Question 642-17(5): Community Supports For Mental Illness
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 642-17(5): Community Supports For Mental Illness
Oral Questions
February 17th, 2015
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