Voices of youth living with addictions highlighted in Manitoba child advocate report
Global News
Some of the concerns include limited access to services, long wait-lists, geographic barriers, and a lack of integrated mental health support and harm reduction services.
A new report from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth paints a picture of the state of addictions services for young people in the province and what needs to change.
It draws on feedback from dozens of young people and more than 120 service providers that work with youth.
Some of the concerns youth identified include limited access to services, long wait-lists, geographic barriers, and a lack of integrated mental health support and harm reduction services.
Those working in the field say some of the problems they see include underfunding, staff shortages and a lack of collaboration between agencies.
The advocate says her office has seen a significant increase in the number of people trying to access addictions services, and has previously called on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy.
Sherry Gott says systemic and structural changes are needed to address the growing number of youth seeking substance-abuse help.
“We have learned that fractured and siloed approaches and services are ineffective, and that young people want and need strategies and services that are integrated, holistic and comprehensive,” she said in her report released Thursday.
“We must listen to the youth and ensure that their needs, rights and interests are at the centre of all that we do.”
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