Of it, $152 million will be used to address the opioid crisis and see the creation of 195 new substance use treatment beds
310-MHSU line receives positive feedback in early months of rollout
While some kids adjusting to online learning, parents see a lack of extracurricular activities
B.C. Psychological Association says current covered programs fail to meet the demand of British Columbians
Half of managers said they drank more in February than they did in October, before the second wave
“I didn’t mean it to come out the way people take it” says John Vassilaki
A number of First Nations reported increased drug and alcohol use and relapse
Drag performers will be doing laps of the Mighty Moose at FAR next week to raise funds for the Elk Valley Suicide Taskforce
Overall, 44 per cent of women said they worry they will face lack of job prospects when the pandemic ends
Struggling B.C. kids and youth contacted the helpline 102% more in 2020 than the previous year: data
Recovering B.C. woman says welcome, connection and community key for rebuilding after drug habit
Parents not sure what to do, urged to reach out for help
Researcher say they hope this work can affect policy changes
B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment
Erica Scott and Randy Janzen offer alternatives from around North America
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
That accounts for 12 per cent of total calls for service
Sgt. Clint Hampton says transit police were alerted to a YouTube video of the woman in mental distress
78 per cent of children with autism were found to have conditions including anxiety and depression
