An action table on mental health has been set up by Public Health Sudbury and Districts and members of the Mental Health and Addictions Priority Action Table want the public to know they are joining forces to make things better.
Medical officer of health and co-chair of the action table, Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, says the action table brings together various services and advocates to deal with real issues and take concerted actions to address them.
She says one example of success is how they worked with Health Sciences North to reduce mental health-related emergency department visits by implementing revised work standards to help people get the help they need in a timely manner.
The next mental health improvements on the action table’s radar include finding ways to help people and families in need better navigate the complex mental health system.