Counselling
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BC First Nations Health Authority makes major changes to counselling servicesThe health authority said only residential school survivors and family members with status cards can receive free counselling, effective April 15.HealthApr 10, 2024
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Saskatchewan launches suicide loss support programFree, rapid access counselling is now available for those dealing with the loss of friends or family who have died by suicide.CanadaFeb 28, 2024
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Program for social work students to provide free counselling expands in London, Ont.The King's Community Support Centre, which sees students provide free counselling, is set to roughly double in size from eight students to 15 in January.EducationDec 12, 2023
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Treating prior abuse of N.S. men who commit domestic violence key to controlling rageGender violence experts say such personal change by men — balanced with victim protection — is key to addressing partner abuse in Canada.CanadaJul 3, 2023
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The Mustard Seed asks public for donations to fund emergency servicesThe Mustard Seed says the rising costs of living is causing an increase in the use of their services and programs in Alberta and B.C.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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‘Tragic and shocking’: OUTSaskatoon layoffs shrinks LGBTQ2 safe spacesOn hearing of job cuts at OUTSaskatoon, Amy-Jo Setka worried for local youth groups and surrounding rural communities, noting the LGBTQ2 services extended beyond the city limits.CanadaMar 2, 2023
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Alberta family loses son to suicide while he waited for mental health careAn Alberta family feels their loved one became a casualty of a broken mental health care system. They lost their son to suicide while he waited for psychiatric help.HealthFeb 9, 2023
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AASAS calls for more funding as sexual violence cases continue to climbA survey of 1,500 people conducted by AASAS in 2020 found 43 per cent of respondents have experienced sexual violence — at least once in their lifetime.CanadaJan 28, 2023
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Alberta doubles funding for mental health, learning supports in schoolsAn additional $40 million will be invested into Albertan elementary schools to support young children as they catch up following the pandemic.EducationNov 16, 2022
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Summerland, B.C. sex offender ‘Eddie Spaghetti’ granted day paroleEdward Casavant, 68, was sentenced in January 2020 to six years in prison less one year for time served.CrimeSep 28, 2022
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