Manitoba expands post-hospital care for homeless, mental health patients
More than 100 new community spaces are expected to open for patients who require follow up care after being discharged from hospital, the Manitoba government announced.
Manitoba's government is expanding post-hospital care for homeless individuals and those with mental health conditions. Currently, there are about 600 patients in Manitoba hospitals who are discharged but require long-term treatment, housing, or community support. To address this growing need, the province will be establishing over 100 new community spaces.
These facilities will offer more appropriate support for patients when they are ready to transition out of hospital care. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara highlights that health centers are increasingly encountering patients who are better suited for alternative care options, which is putting pressure on hospital emergency departments.
The new spaces will cater to individuals experiencing homelessness, those transitioning out of mental health facilities, and those with complex cognitive, psychological, or behavioral needs. Additionally, a mobile support team will be formed to assist 25 patients in Winnipeg for up to a year.
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