Mark Arcand said he supports the board of police commissioners' request for solutions for those with complex needs in the city, saying that designated facility is most needed.
The letter from the board said the Community Support Program has seen a 'significant increase' in the number of people sleeping in encampments, parks and building vestibules.
The provincial government is giving the University of Regina's online therapy unit $400,000 to continue its online course. The program gives people flexibility with their therapy and reaches rural communities.