UPDATE AUGUST 24, 2023:
PREMIER DOUG FORD CONTACTS
PREMIER DOUG FORD sent me this e-mail August 23, 2023.
"Thanks for reaching out about your son Andrew and his current health situation. I'm sorry to hear about the difficult experiences and challenges you've had to overcome.
With that said, I do appreciate your insight on this matter and take your concerns seriously. I've forwarded your email to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, for her information."
Thanks again for contacting me.
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
c: The Honourable Sylvia Jones
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PLEASE PAUSE ADVOCACY
I feel that we now have the attention of the decision makers. I would suggest that we pause advocacy. I understand there were countless e-mails and phone calls to Hon. Sylvia Jones and Hon. Michael Tibollo's offices. I wish to thank everyone for taking the time and making the effort to contact.
MEDICAL TRANSFER
We are hoping that Hon. Sylvia Jones, Ontario Minister of Health will exercise her right to grant a medical transfer under the Ontario Mental Health Act.
I wish to publicly thank Dr. Richard O'Reilly, psychiatrist who alerted me about the Mental Health Act provision, enabling the Minister of Health to initiate a medical transfer.
We would be required to file another Form 2. This would enable the pol
ice to apprehend Andrew and take him to hospital. The psychiatrist would make an assessment. This would be used to determine whether a medical transfer would be granted.
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PLEASE DO NOT CALL ANDREW BY NAME. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE POLICE UNLESS ANDREW IS IN DISTRESS. UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE ON MY FACEBOOK PROFILE PAGE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
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COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS
There is no Community Treatment Order legislation on P.E.I. I am lobbying for it. MLA Susie Dillon is assisting me. I was advised that the CTO will be discussed in the House either October or November 2023.
I believe a Community Treatment Order will enable our son, Andrew, as well as many others stay on their medications. The orders are written for six months but can be renewed. A mentally ill person can be forced to take their medication in order to stay well.
This is a very proactive approach, as it helps to keep a mentally ill person stable and out of hospital.
Dr. Richard O'Reilly sent his recommendation for the proposed Community Treatment Order to me. In his opinion, New Brunswick Community Treatment Order is the gold star standard in Canada to follow.
Dr. O'Reilly is willing to speak to P.E.I. officials such as Premier of Prince Edward Island, Dennis King; Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Mark McLane; Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness, Lise Thibeau; College of Physicians; Medical Director of Hillsborough Hospital and P.E.I.'s Chief of Mental Health and Addictions, Dr. Heather Keizer; and media etc. Here is Dr. Richard O'Reilly's e-mail: Richard O'Reilly <Richard.O'Reilly@sjhc.london.on.ca>
Dr. Richard O'Reilly and Dr. John Gray, PhD have written a document that I sent to the P.E.I. Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane for consideration. It is titled Evolution and Comparisons. I will be happy to provide that document.
Dr. Richard O'Reilly, psychiatrist is a member of a group known as TEAM whose mandate is for MENTAL HEALTH REFORM. This group consists of lawyers, psychiatrists and people with a vested interest in mental health. These individuals will be meeting with Hon. Michael Tibollo in the near future.
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PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO P.E.I. PETITION
The PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO PEI PETITION has received 6361 signatures so far. These are caring and compassionate residents of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Here is the link: https://chng.it/TMKMZfHH2p Please continue to sign the petition.
Change.Org states that with 7,500 signatures, this petition is more likely to get a reaction from the decision maker.
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THANK YOU
We are most thankful to the people of Ontario who are caring for our son, Andrew, by providing him with food, water, money and clothing as well as giving me daily sightings.
I have a team of very gifted individuals who are guiding, encouraging and supporting me daily. The list is extensive.
In particular, I wish to thank Maureen Trask, Advocate for Missing Persons. Maureen's son, Daniel, went missing and unfortunately was discovered deceased. Maureen facilitates a Peer Support Group for Missing Persons. I am a member of that group.
Maureen also successfully lobbied for the Ontario Missing Persons Act with the assistance of MPP Catherine Fife.
Maureen has been working with me for five months providing guidance and assistance. I can't thank her enough for her kindness shown to our family.
Also, I wish to thank Kerry McLane, volunteer investigator with the PLEASE BRING ME HOME ORGANIZATION. Kerry helped search for Andrew in Ontario. In addition, Kerry suggested I start the PLEASE BRING ANDREW BRYENTON HOME TO P.E.I. PETITION.
DAILY SIGHTINGS
Please continue to provide photos with date, time and location.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Charlottetown CBC reporter, Jessica Doria-Brown, interviewed me yesterday.
The Globe and Mail will be publishing a story written by Marcus Gee this week. It will detail Andrew's painful mental health story and my advocacy for mental health reform.
Kim Zavzour, Tor Star will be publishing a comprehensive two-part story regarding Andrew, advocacy efforts and mental illness information. It will be released Saturday or perhaps Monday, August 28, 2023.
A blog was written by Marvin Ross entitled, WHY ONTARIO'S MENTAL HEALTH ACT IS DEFICIENT - THE TALE OF A HOMELESS MAN WHO SHOULDN'T BE HOMELESS. Here is the link:
https://dawsonross.wordpress.com/
I am a MAMA BEAR and I will protect our son! Furthermore, I WILL NEVER GIVE UP TRYING TO SAVE OUR SON'S LIFE!
SIGHTINGS TODAY
8:00 a.m. Andrew seen Atwell Drive and Dixon Road. Probably heading toward Harvey's, Tim Horton's Plaza.
8:16 a.m. Andrew was on the Corner of Dixon and Kipling in Etobicoke.
10:32 a.m. Andrew was walking north on Islington just past 401.
12:39 p.m. Was walking at Albion and Islington in Etobicoke.
1:15 p.m. Andrew was walking on Albion Road and Armel Court.