The Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has announced a new $1.7 million campaign for mental health care.

91裸聊视频淢ental well-being has been a critical concern in the region for some time, affecting people of all ages, genders, and socio-economic conditions, impacting some communities disproportionately more than others,91裸聊视频� said Allison Ramchuk, KGH Foundation CEO.

There has been a 41 per cent increase in severe mental health refferals in the Interior Health region from January 2019 to December 2021.

91裸聊视频淚 am deeply grateful that this campaign will provide much-needed funding for what we as service providers critically need right now 91裸聊视频� in our case, this is immediate onsite access to counseling and mental health supports for children and families impacted by abuse and criminal trauma,91裸聊视频� said Ginny Becker, Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Centre. 91裸聊视频淭his collaboration is necessary for our community. If we ever hope to build a system of mental health care that is sustainable, inclusive, and accessible to all, we are going to need to work together to build the solution.91裸聊视频�

The initiative will provide immediate funding for mental health programs around the Okanagan. Demand for mental health programs has risen greatly because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

91裸聊视频淓very day I am amazed by the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of the Mental Health and Substance Use teams here in Kelowna and across the region,91裸聊视频� said Danielle Cameron, Interior Health91裸聊视频檚 Executive Director of Clinical Operations. 91裸聊视频淵et at the same time, every day the demand for service continues to grow. In the wake of dual public health emergencies, and recognizing the broad impact of mental health, we need innovation, collaboration, and a renewed focus on prevention in order to continue to meet the needs of our communities.91裸聊视频�

The KGH Foundation and CMHA Canada partnered and raised $2 million to Foundry Kelowna, a mental health centre for youth and young adults (aged 12-24) in 2017.

91裸聊视频淭his campaign comes at a critical time. So many are just coping and just hoping things get better,91裸聊视频� said Ramchuk. 91裸聊视频淎nd with the right support, they can. But we must take action now. Mental health care is for all of us.91裸聊视频�

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