Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental health calls

Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward reshaping how it handles mental health emergencies. Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing for a dedicated crisis-response service—one that sends trained, trauma-informed professionals instead of police to wellness checks and other non-violent calls. With well-being calls now the city’s most common 911 request, Gillingham argues the shift is overdue. His motion would begin formal planning with a consulting team experienced in Manitoba’s health system, aiming to ease pressure on police while giving residents more appropriate support. Brittany Hobson with The Canadian Press has the full story.

Brittany Hobson

The Canadian Press

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