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B.C. to Open Secure Involuntary Care Facilities for Mental Health and Addiction

  • B.C. plans to establish highly secure involuntary care facilities for individuals with severe mental health issues, brain injuries, and addictions, starting with sites in Metro Vancouver and provincial jails.
  • The move aims-to-address the safety and care needs of those unable to voluntarily-seek-help due to severe-impairments.
  • The plan has sparked political debate, with criticisms about its effectiveness and underlying motivations.