More than 23,000 people in B.C. are receiving medication to treat opioid addiction
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
BC residents can connect with a local counsellor for help with problem gambling
Right now Canada has a patchwork quilt of phone numbers if people need suicide prevention help
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
9-8-8 would be a professional, free, 24/7 phone service for Canadians struggling with mental health
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
Madeleine De Little earned counselling and psychotherapy association’s national practitioners award
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
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
