RECOVERY

Homeless father and son
RECOVERY from mental illness is possible ... with safe and affordable housing and appropriate supports.

Affordable housing for the mentally ill

Since there is a shortage of affordable housing for the people with mental illness,the Government should expand the number of safe,affordable independent housing units in order make recovery possible.

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The Federal Government should increase the funding for provincial governments and non-profit groups to provide housing for the mentally ill.

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Volunteer

Volunteers to advocate for the mentally ill

Homes to Heal depends on volunteers to advocate for the mentally ill and to educate the public about mental illness.

Some of these services include:

• Talk to friends and neighbours

• Spread the word by sending emails

• Volunteer at Coast Mental Health -  call Val at 604-675-2317.

• Join Homes to Heal Action Group

• Other opportunities

If you are interested in any of these interesting volunteer opportunities or if you have any ideas or interests of your own,please contact Joan McCreath at joan.mccreath@shaw.ca.

Thank you.

Quote:With voluntarism on rise comes a chance to seize the day.

While government can play a helpful supportive role in national service,it can’t be everything to everybody,or be in every place at once. That’s why we need active and engaged citizens to step up and do their part. We believe that service is a key to achieving our national priorities,and that our nation is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation redefinition of its civic values.

By Alan Solomont and Steve Goldsmith

August 22,2009

The Boston Globe