Break down barriers for young people looking for mental health help, psychologists say by Amina Zafar · CBC News – read the source article here – When Emma Bockner was eight, she was prescribed medication for ADHD. Then as a teen, she started abusing drugs and alcohol. “There were a lot […]
The OCAT will be commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day again this year at the Parksville Community Park on August 31. Meanwhile, take a look at the official website for the international event.
by Laura Brougham, Chek News, May 14, 2025 – Read the Source Article – In February and March, 275 people died due to the toxic drug supply in B.C., of which 48 were in Island Health, according to the latest data from the B.C. Coroner Service. In February, 132 people […]
From the Canadian Health Coalition, By DJ Larkin and Steven Staples, read the source article here – From the days of Tommy Douglas, Canadians have staked a hefty portion of our national identity on universal health care: the promise that no matter who you are or how much money you […]
The April 14 event for the 9th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Toxic Drug Crisis was positive and encouraging with about 60 people in attendance. We had Dr Ray Baker, Dr Tribesty Nguyen our resident MHO, the film Toxic and Robert Colbourne the director/producer to introduce it, a panel, and group discussions. Here is […]
Open letter from Moms Stop The Harm – We are writing to request an immediate investigation into the transfer of millions of public dollars from the provincial government to private recovery programs with little or no government oversight. On behalf of all concerned BC residents, we demand a forensic audit […]
April 14th is the 9th anniversary of the Public Health Emergency declaration due to the Toxic Drug Crisis. The Oceanside Community Action Team will be hosting “Bridging the Gap 2”, a day of speakers, a panel, community discussion groups, and a screening of the documentary “Toxic”. This event will be April […]
Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose emergency – Photography and essay by Jackie Dives, Vancouver – Special to The Globe and Mail Published March 28, 2025 – View the original source – Underexposed is a year-long photojournalism project dedicated to shedding light on the unseen lives of Canadians in every […]
New centre means locals won’t have to leave family and community. – by Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative – Read the source article at the Capital Daily – MLA Nina Krieger, Health Minister Josie Osborne, and women’s recovery manager Lee Sundquist. Photos: Sidney Coles Capital Daily is part of the […]
General guidance for physicians on the use of the Mental Health Actwhen treating adults with substance use disorder. Click here to download.
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