B.C. Psychological Association says current covered programs fail to meet the demand of British Columbians
The new facility was officially announced on March 10
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
“Community-based treatment is the cornerstone of serving a vulnerable population.”
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
Vernon’s Shawnee Harle is Canada’s highest certified basketball coach
Researcher say they hope this work can affect policy changes
Interior Health seeking bids for concept plan for mental health and substance use facility
B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment
Kelowna Women’s Shelter calls for system “flip”: Perpetrators should seek shelter, not women, children
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
