MPP Kevin Flynn announces release of mental health & addictions report

Oakville - Today MPP Kevin Flynn who also acted as Chair of Ontario's Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions, released the committee's final report which outlines ways for the government to improve access to these important services.

"This report is the result of a commitment by the McGuinty Government to bring the issue of mental health and addiction out of the shadows and address the challenges faced in the delivery of services" said Flynn

The Committee was formed by the Ontario Legislature in February of 2009 with a mandate to consider and report its observations and recommendations with respect to a comprehensive Ontario mental health and addictions strategy. During its mandate, the Committee held 25 public hearings during which testimony from more than 200 presenters from all regions in Ontario was heard. The Committee also received many written submissions and went beyond traditional hearing venues and made site visits to mental health and addictions facilities as well as visits to several First Nations communities.

"For those battling mental health and addiction issues in our own community and for the many wonderful service providers in Oakville and the Region of Halton, this report should stand as a positive step forward," said Flynn. The report can be accessed through the Legislative Assembly of Ontario website at www.ontla.on.ca

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