B.C. remains behind on treatment bed goals, despite more support announced - Terrace Standard

B.C. remains behind on treatment bed goals, despite more support announced

The provincial government is inching closer – but still behind – when it comes to providing additional support for young people living with substance use disorders.

Whiteside’s predecessor Judy Darcy had announced in mid-August 2020 that the provincial government would invest $36 million to create another 123 treatment beds to double the then-existing numbers of beds. The ministry said at the time that all beds would be available in 2022. These beds are free for patients and offer what experts call wrap-around support, including stabilization, intensive treatment and after-care services to help people return to their communities following treatment.

Whiteside described the additional beds announced Thursday as part of her government’s “historic” commitment of $1 billion to build what she called an “integrated and seamless system” of mental health and addiction care, including $236 million for youth mental health and addiction services across the province.

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