Series addresses stigma surrounding issues such as homelessness, mental illness and substance use
Chris Lamoureux about to begin studying to be peer support worker
Women’s residential care in Interior, day programs in North
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
” … we need to review the status quo,” says Interior Health’s Susan Brown.
‘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
