[ScreamingViking]

I think we can blame a few things for the poor planning and location of these services:
- NIMBYs in other parts of the city that raise such a stink about new local facilities, so there are few locations available and downtown tends to have fewer complainers so... (it's not like any kids in Ancaster or Waterdown grow to be adults with issues around substance abuse, violence, mental health problems, lack of ability to earn an income... oh, wait, it can happen to anyone? hmmm... )
- Provincial downloading of social services, which I think has resulted in a very uneven distribution of help; live in Burlington or Oakville and have a problem? It's no problem! We'll order a cab to take you to Hamilton, or Toronto!!! Everyone wins.
- Old thinking that there are one-size fits all solutions, and we can provide them in select locations.