Resolution 24-210

WHEREAS mental health and addiction issues are at a crisis point in the City of Timmins;

AND WHEREAS the City of Timmins community partners have expressed lack of a full scale treatment facility with a complete suite of wrap-around services including temporary accommodations and lack of resources (staff) within existing programs is contributing to the challenges we face;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Timmins Council hereby requests the Provincial Government and Federal Government to review all funding and program options and allocate funds to support capital and operating costs for a Wellness Centre in Timmins to help serve the people of North-Eastern Ontario;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Timmins asks the provincial government to review all outstanding requests for funding from the Timmins and District Hospital and other community agencies and partners involved in treating mental health and addiction issues;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Timmins asks that this action be taken immediately and options for enhanced care and service provision are presented to the community within 90 days of the passing of this resolution;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution is shared with the Minister of Health for the Provincial and Federal Governments, local MP Charlie Angus and local MPP George Pirie, and the Provincial Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions in Ontario, Michael A. Tibollo, the Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Ya'ara Saks.

Dated: June 18, 2024

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