Brad Bradford Releases Plan to Improve Mental Health Resources and Social Services

Councillor Brad Bradford

TORONTO –  Mayoral Candidate Brad Bradford on Wednesday announced further details about his plan to improve mental health resources and social services for Torontonians as part of his SafeTTC Now action plan to keep people safe and get people the help they need, when they need it.

As Mayor, Brad would create There For You Toronto, a new agency that would boost mental health resources for people in distress by bringing together more than 100 mental health and crisis outreach workers dedicated to supporting people in distress across the TTC network and in communities across the city.

“We can’t address safety and crime on the TTC without addressing the root cause, and that means more mental health resources to help people in distress,” said Brad Bradford. “By combining existing City programs and adding additional frontline staff, we will be better equipped to offer a more coordinated response for people in need.”

There For You Toronto will combine existing city programs like Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCIT), the Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Program (M-DOT), Streets to Homes, the Toronto Community Crisis Service and FOCUS Toronto to bridge the gaps between social services and individuals in need. By combining efforts and adding frontline staff, the City can ensure these programs and partner organizations have the resources required to meet demand.

Where appropriate, these coordinated teams will work with TTC special constables and the Toronto Police to more effectively respond to people in crisis, improve community safety, and connect individuals with services and supports.

There For You Toronto makes up just one part of Brad’s four-point SafeTTC Now action plan, which also includes plans to install platform edge doors at high volume stations (Bloor-Yonge, Eglinton, Finch and St. George), boost security and safety patrols across the TTC, and to finally bring cell reception to the subway network for all carriers.

“With leadership and strong action in the Mayor’s office, Toronto can restore safety across the TTC network, while getting people in distress the help they need.”

SOURCE Brad Bradfords Campaign

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