COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION Angel – Recommendation 5 Recommendation Summary: Primary Public Body:

Recommendation Information Report Name: In Need of Protection: Angel’s Story Date Released: 12/13/2018 Full Recommendation Five: Recommendation: The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth recommends (including details) that the Department of Health, Seniors and Active Living and Department of Families, in collaboration with the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, (1) review and reform the provinc. [...] 2023 • Manitoba Mental Health and Community Wellness (MHCW) reported that the first phase of the Stepped Care project was completed in May 2022, and included developing a comprehensive service inventory of all mental health and addictions services available in the province. [...] o The information from the project is intended to be used to improve access to services, and navigation of the mental health and addiction system for Manitobans. [...] • There is no evidence of the creation of other safe and secure facilities for youth in Manitoba who are using substances and who are sexually exploited. [...] Analysis Summary: As with numerous other recommendations regarding the Mental Health and Addictions system, MHCW continues to reference the Stepped Care project as fulfilling the intent of reviewing, identifying gaps, and creating an inventory of the mental health and addictions services available in Manitoba.