‘We have really failed those who suffer from severe mental health issues’; Falcon proposes new model for B.C.
KAMLOOPS — Both the governing B.C. NDP and the opposition B.C. Liberals have been promoting their plans to tackle issues relating to mental health challenges and addiction. New premier David Eby announced his plan to clean up Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside over the weekend, while Kevin Falcon reiterated his stance to establish new mental health institutions in the province.
“I feel very strongly about this — we have really failed those who suffer from severe mental health issues in this province,” said Falcon.
Falcon wants to see British Columbia change the way it tackles mental health issues. He has proposed re-establishing a modernized mental health institutions.