Question Period Note: National Standards for Mental Health and Substance Use Services

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Reference number:
MMHA-2024-QP-0037
Date received:
Jun 19, 2024
Organization:
Health Canada
Name of Minister:
Saks, Ya'ara (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

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Suggested Response:

• Health Canada has worked with the Standards Council of Canada to develop standards and guidelines for mental health and substance use services.
• Our goal is to help ensure services meet an established level of quality and accessibility by reducing stigma and promoting health equity.
• Standards development has been informed by evidence and engagement with hundreds of stakeholders, including people with lived and living experience.
• Standards deliverables are expected to be completed in Spring 2024.

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