2025 R04 – Mental Health and Addictions Resources

Whereas increasing mental health and addiction issues amongst youth (18 – 28 years), combined with a lack of mental health and addictions resources and services, is a growing problem in local governments across British Columbia:

Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the provincial government to provide improved resourcing and facilities for youth mental health and addictions services throughout the province;

And be it further resolved that the province report out on deliverables and results of expenditures on mental health and addictions supports for youth with an analysis of the effectiveness of implemented programs.