Action | Mental Health Skill-building Services |
Stage | Emergency/NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/11/2013 |
I am currently receiving services through the local CSB in my community that provide me with the necessary access to appointments/ community supports that allow me to function daily. I have recently been informed that I will no longer qualify under the newly proposed regulations. This concerns me due to my need to have these services and support systems offered to me and my family. Without theses services I will be placed in an emotional, financial, physical, social and intellectual void. The MHS services that allow me to access these services I will no longer qualify for once the new regulations take effect. This will put increased stressors on me and my family affecting my ability to function in the least restrictive environment. This country has seen a recent increase of MH incidents that could have been avoided if support services like the ones I am currently eligible for were offered. I am dealing with a special needs child that requires support services and places increased stressors on me. With out theses available to me it will be a emotional challenge to provide the support to him as well. As a recipient of MH services I encourage you to revisit and rethink your decisions to make it more difficult to receive the necessary supports. I feel the long term benefits will yield better results than addressing the individuals who will fall through the MH support cracks.