Merritt Mounties report mental health calls on the rise

The Merritt RCMP is reporting that mental health calls have been on the rise.

“Over the past week in Merritt we have seen an increase in Mental Health related calls. We want to remind the public to check on your family and friends during these unprecedented times,” reads the release from the detachment.

“We encourage anyone that is struggling to reach out for help to the BC Crisis Lines that are available, Emergency Health Services or the Merritt RCMP.”

The Interior Health Authority has a mental health and substance abuse team based out of the Merritt Hospital to respond to emergencies.

The mental health services can be reached at – 250-378-3401