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Simcoe Muskoka has the
second-longest wait time in
Ontario for a mental health bed.
No one should have to wait days or weeks for the care they need. And
especially not, when they are in crisis. It’s heartbreaking. Our patients “By giving today
and our community deserve better. But we need your help to change you will literally be
this. creating a bridge to
a new wing, where
GBGH has submitted a Capital Submission to the Ministry of Health to bring a
comprehensive acute mental health program to our hospital. With our community’s patients who have
support, we can raise the $20 million needed to address urgent needs at GBGH,
nowhere to go and
including building a 48,400-square foot acute-mental health wing with 24 beds. This
can’t access care,
urgently needed facility will help us meet the soaring demand for mental health care in
our region and provide our patients with a better place to heal, safely, at home in their can finally get the
community, with the expert, comprehensive, mental health care they need. support they so
A new beginning for better healing starts with YOU. Please join with us desperately need.”
today to inspire a bold new vision that will transform mental health in
North Simcoe. – Matthew Lawson,
President & CEO, GBGH
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