St. Paul’s sees a high volume of patients suffering from mental health crises and drug poisonings
Length of support also expanding from 30 to 90 days
The province is funding a new sobering and assessment centre in Prince George
Chris Lamoureux about to begin studying to be peer support worker
Women’s residential care in Interior, day programs in North
Donation to Trinity Men’s Recovery House assists with transition aftercare
Northern First Nations Alliance’s project seeks to address shortage of such facilities in the region
Minister Sheila Malcolmson of Mental Health and Addictions says the government is working ‘as hard as we can’ to build a system of care for youths
Of it, $152 million will be used to address the opioid crisis and see the creation of 195 new substance use treatment beds
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Dakota Johnny and Stephen Vickets are residents of Foundation House
Widespread job losses and more homelessness due to physical distancing at shelters have added hurdles
Friendship House, Hülsen and other services collaborate on National Addiction Awareness Week
