Coast Mental Health and Marineview Housing Society to Merge, Enhancing Mental Health Services on the North Shore

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Coast Mental Health and Marineview Housing Society have announced plans to amalgamate, bringing together two respected organizations to strengthen and expand mental health services on the North Shore. This partnership will enable the long-term sustainability of quality care for Marineview clients and staff, while also providing access to Coast's expanded range of supports. The amalgamation will ensure that Marineview's legacy of community-based mental health care continues to grow, addressing long-standing challenges and expanding services available to residents and the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • The amalgamation between Coast Mental Health and Marineview Housing Society will ensure the long-term sustainability of quality care for Marineview clients and staff.
  • All current services and staff at Marineview will remain in place, with residents gaining access to Coast's expanded range of supports, including peer support, employment, and life skills programs.
  • Marineview will become part of Coast Mental Health, and the services will be referred to as the Coast North Shore Programs.
  • The partnership is expected to strengthen mental health services on the North Shore, enhancing the ability to provide recovery-oriented care and addressing the growing and evolving needs of the community.
  • The amalgamation is expected to be finalized in the coming months, with both organizations committed to keeping clients, families, staff, and community partners informed throughout the process.
  • Coast Mental Health, a leader in community mental health services for over 50 years, currently operates more than 1,000 housing units and over 20 licensed homes across the Lower Mainland.
  • The organization is known for its person-centred approach and full continuum of care built around the provision of stable housing, support services, and employment and education programs.

Statistics:

  • Coast Mental Health operates over 1,000 housing units and over 20 licensed homes across the Lower Mainland.
  • The organization has a track record of providing community mental health services for over 50 years.
  • Marineview Housing Society has a 50-year legacy of community-based mental health care.
  • The amalgamation is expected to enhance the ability to provide recovery-oriented care and address the growing and evolving needs of the North Shore communities.

Sources:

  • Coast Mental Health
  • Marineview Housing Society
  • Original Press Release, Vancouver, British Columbia, Aug. 25