These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system

Update: 2024-09-04

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Two Nova Scotian mothers are calling for change to the province's mental health and addiction systems after seeing their children struggle to receive care. Pam Cooley's son died of fentanyl poisoning in British Columbia in January 2020. Meanwhile, Denise Burgess has been trying to get help for her oldest son who has struggled with mental health and substance-use disorders for years. They spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye about how they've supported one another and the challenges they've faced.

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These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system

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These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system

These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system