"The council's committee of the whole passed a resolution on Sept. 10 pledging up to $2.25 million towards the project but the hospital needs $30 million for an initial investment. "We just can't accept that people are suffering on our streets on a daily basis, said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter, who moved the motion. I've been committed to this from day one, and I'm not going to give up until I get it done.""
"The Ministry of Health did not directly answer questions about the project. Instead, spokesperson Ema Popovic said the province has made record investments in Durham Region in an emailed statement to CBC News. Ontario announced funding in August 2024 to add 300 beds across the Lakeridge Health network, which also has locations in Bowmanville, Whitby, Ajax-Pickering and Port Perry, she said."
Durham Regional Council unanimously endorsed creating a 24/7 mental health and addictions ward at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and pledged up to $2.25 million toward the project. The hospital estimates a $30 million initial investment is required. Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter emphasized the need to prevent people from suffering on the streets and reaffirmed sustained commitment to the initiative. The Ministry of Health pointed to record investments in Durham Region and noted August 2024 funding to add 300 beds across the Lakeridge Health network. The province will increase community-based mental health and addictions funding by four percent in the 2025 budget. HART hubs and the proposed ward aim to connect people quickly to care.
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