A demonstration in support of mental health and addictions in St. John's today

    Wednesday, 23 August 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Ruby Batsone says current addiction facilities like Humberwood are not enough.

    There’s a demonstration at Confederation Building in St. John’s today to raise awareness for mental health and addictions. It gets underway at 2 pm and Ruby Batstone will be there. She says they want people to come out and help find a solution, which she believes is a provincial facility. Batsone says current addiction facilities like Humberwood are not enough. She says recent Naloxone kits being distributed throughout the province will help, but it’s just a band aid solution for now. 

     

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