Whereas acquired brain injury is highly prevalent among people experiencing homelessness, substance use, repeated overdose, and involvement with emergency and justice systems, yet remains significantly under-diagnosed and under-supported in British Columbia; And whereas untreated and unsupported brain injury contributes to housing instability, repeated emergency service use, and increased pressures on policing, fire, health, and shelter services, creating ongoing costs and impacts for local governments across the province: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to establish consistent, long-term provincial funding for community-based acquired brain injury supports as part of the Provinces response to homelessness, mental health and substance use, and public safety, recognizing these supports as a cost-effective means of reducing downstream pressures on health, housing, justice, and municipal emergency services.
