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 Twitter

Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter

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Guests:

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Karen Gosbee

Episode Resources:

Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Obituary of George Gosbee

Mental health supports across Canada