Tim Crooks described the current lack of affordable housing as bluntly as he could to members of the Nova Scotia Legislature's standing committee on community services Tuesday. Jim Graham, executive director of the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, also pleaded for more help from the all-party committee. "Individuals with health, active addictions and/or mental health issues which compromise their ability to sustain their housing," said Graham. He urged the department, along with Nova Scotia Health, to set up these teams, made up of mental health nurses, social workers, specialized educators, occupational therapists and psychiatrists. "They support those who have a mental disorder and a high need for services.

Source: CBC News October 05, 2022 02:31 UTC