A new mental health plan for cities - a podcast by Global News / Curiouscast

Calgary, like other cities across the country are seeing spikes in mental health calls, with the problem only being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the City of Calgary has formulated a plan, and it's sharing that plan with other Canadian cities.

On this episode of This Is Why, we find out how Calgary's mental health and addictions plan came together and why it could make a difference.Contact:

Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on TwitterDave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter

This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on TwitterEmail us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca

Guests:Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Karen GosbeeEpisode Resources:


Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction StrategyObituary of George Gosbee


Mental health supports across Canada

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