Rural, remote and First Nations communities face obstacles, province points out
Half of managers said they drank more in February than they did in October, before the second wave
Vancouver Island Crisis Society fielded 40,100 calls during 2020-21 fiscal year
“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
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
Mother, friends point to obstacles preventing the most vulnerable people from getting help
Helpline is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
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
Organizers hope to reschedule in some form after spring break
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
Suicide barriers can save lives: expert weighs in
