Mental Health Services
Mental Health Priorities
The development and improvement of the Nova Scotia mental health system is one of the strategic priorities of government.
2010 to 2014 priorities are:
- Acute psychiatric bed distribution
- Alternate level of care bed flow
- Strengthening Mental Health Community Supports
- Concurrent Disorders
- Wait Time
2000 - 2009 the priorities were:
- Facilitating meaningful ways for consumers, families and communities to influence mental health policy and services
- Monitoring the mental health status of the population and health system performance relative to mental health outcomes
- Developing Standards for consistent service delivery across the province and across all age groups
- Enhancing public awareness and education to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues
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Page last updated 2011-07-13.