Mental Health Act review is underway
May 15, 2015
Public Service Announcement
Start Date: May 15, 2015
End Date: May 25, 2015
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The Government of Nunavut, in partnership with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), is reviewing and updating the Nunavut Mental Health Act.
Public consultations help ensure that amendments to the Mental Health Act incorporate Inuit culture and values, and reflect the challenges of addressing mental illness in Nunavut.
The first phase of the consultation has started and all hamlets and health centres will receive information packages about the Mental Health Act in the next few weeks. These packages also contain forms for Nunavummiut to provide feedback.
Community consultation visits will take place in 11 Nunavut communities starting in September. More information about the dates and communities will be provided later this summer.
For more information, please email mentalhealth@gov.nu.ca.
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Media Contact:
Ron Wassink
A/Manager, Communications and Public Relations
Department of Health
867-975-5710
NT5
