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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Mayor Gregor Robertson &City Councilors

Mayor Gregor Robertson &City CouncilorsVancouver City Hall453 West 12th AvenueVancouver,BC V5Y 1V4Dear Mayor Robertson and Council,I appreciate that you and other members of Council are committed to endinghomelessness,especially for the mentally ill.Ending homelessness for the mentally ill is such an important goal that it needs a specific committee.  Too often the need for permanent supported housing for the mentally is lost in the bureaucracy of government.Will you and Council agree to undertake annual counts of mentally illpeople who are homeless and how many units of permanent supportedhousing are being built or provided for them?As a voter,a tax payer and a compassionate citizen I am concerned that not enough is being done to support the mentally ill with housing ... as every citizen deserves a home.As an urban voter,I am concerned about my neighbors who suffer from mental illness and are homeless.I would like a personal acknowledgment of my letter and your response to my concernsSincerely,NameAddressCityProvincePostal Code