Whereas there is a lack of publicly funded, evidence-based and accredited treatment options and outpatient services, including managed withdrawal detox and aftercare supports, while ensuring a variety of treatment options to support individual and family needs: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the Province of British Columbia to urgently provide a substantial increase and investment into affordable, accessible on demand withdrawal management and substance use treatment programs building on existing community supports with diverse, culturally appropriate, recovery driven transitional housing options including abstinence and faith based to support their commitment to wellness; And be it further resolved that residents committed to a path to recovery, be eligible to participate in an provincially wide expanded version of the Addiction Recovery Program andor the Single Parent Initiative while being connected with the program coordinators who encourage optimal recovery by assisting with counselling, life skills, job training and more to help individuals to build confidence, hope as well as a sense of purpose, all while living in safe, affordable transitional housing.
Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions Government is committed to improving access to culturally safe, effective, seamless, and integrated services across the full spectrum of mental health and substance use care, from prevention and early intervention through aftercare. Budget 2023 added more than 1 billion to support people who struggle with mental health or substance use challenges so they can access the care they need when they need it. Budget 2023 included funding for: - 195 more treatment and recovery beds throughout BC, with no out of pocket fees. - A new model of seamless care, called Road to Recovery, to support people through their entire recovery journey, enhancing wrap-around supports. - Expansion of Indigenous-led treatment centres. - New recovery communities to support people and their recovery through the long term; and, - Expanding the Red Fish model of care to other areas of the province so people can get specialized care closer to home. The Ministry continues to work across government, with Indigenous partners and with communities and families to expand mental health and substance use treatment supports that meet the diverse needs of people across BC.