Youth and families shared their own struggles on Tuesday, with one young person saying she’s lost loved ones to suicide and addictions.
Advertisement 3The recommendations call for the province to reduce wait-times, ensure there are more counsellors and Indigenous elders in schools, provide in-home support and evaluate the current detox model.
Everett Hindley, the minister responsible for addictions and mental health, said Tuesday he will be reviewing the recommendations, acknowledging there are still gaps in the system. Wanda Ball and her husband Chris speak at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on March 29, 2022 about the loss of their son Kye, who ended his life at age 16 in March 2017.Chris Ball, whose son Kye died by suicide in 2017 after struggling to access supports, told reporters the province needs to act further in addressing the issue.
Ball’s wife Wanda said Kye likely would have wanted to be a mechanic, adding the family will continue to advocate until they believe the issue has been solved. 5. Expand outreach-based mental health and addictions services by: the provision of service through a variety of modalities; hours of operation based on the needs of child and youth clients; and inclusion of children and youth in the design of their service delivery.
9. Evaluate and enhance current detox and addictions treatment models to determine whether they are appropriate for the current needs of youth.
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