P.E.I. opens first mental health, addictions ER in Atlantic Canada

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February 23, 2024

Anyone who needs urgent mental health, addiction and substance care or clinical support in times of crisis can visit the clinic. The $9.5-million facility is part of the province’s efforts to make urgent mental health and addictions services more accessible to islanders. It’ll provide people with mental health, addiction or substance use crises with 24/7 access to care. Healthcare providers will assess, stabilize and manage urgent care needs as well as create treatment plans and connect patients to other services. A short-stay mental health and addictions unit will open in the coming months.

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