The government of Manitoba has begun developing a five-year action plan for mental health, wellness, and recovery.
Mental Health, Wellness, and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon made the announcement today, saying the government is committed to making mental health wellness and recovery services coordinated, effective, and result-oriented.
“Several reports have been commissioned in the last several years, and many of these recommendations have been implemented. We are building on this work to create a five-year action plan for mental health, wellness and recovery to inform priority areas and make it easier for Manitobans to find and access the right care at the right time and in the right place.”
There are five areas of focus in the action plan based including:
• evidence-based, quality, data-driven services
• service access and co-ordination
• substance use and recovery
• population health and wellness
• service governance and accountability
The five-year action plan will help shape the strategic priorities of the department and set the direction for years to come. This high-level plan will outline the priorities and action items to help enhance mental health, addictions, wellness, and health promotion services in Manitoba.
The minister says the completed five-year action plan will be released publicly before the end of the year.
