Mental Health Services

• Funding announced for new Foundry youth centre in North Okanagan

  The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions announced that the province is spending $74.9 million to open 12 more Foundry centers across B.C.

  Canada

  Jul 20
  
• Mental health week campaign in Waterloo Wellington asks people to share their stories

  This is the 72nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada, a 'social change' campaign focusing on educating the public about perceptions surrounding mental health.

  Canada

  Apr 30
  
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• Toronto, TTC partner with outreach group to tackle issues on transit system

  The City of Toronto and the TTC are partnering with an outreach group geared to provide more mental health supports to vulnerable people sheltering on transit system.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• City, Vancouver police and B.C. gov announce new annual grant to support mental health services, public safety

  According to the city, this investment, along with funding for the hiring of 100 police officers, will serve to bolster Vancouver’s mental health and public safety response.

  Canada

  Feb 5
• Lack of urgency on mental health transfer contributing to ER crisis, advocates say

  A lack of urgency to improve and expand access to mental health and addictions care across the country is contributing to the 'crisis' in Canada’s emergency rooms, advocates say.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2022
• People at risk of suicide and self-harm to get enhanced care, province says

  The BC Coroner’s Office reported that there were 582 suicide deaths investigated in 2021.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2022
• North Battleford opens new clinic and mobile harm reduction service

  On top of the new clinic, the North Battleford area is now home to Saskatchewan’s fourth mobile harm reduction van.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
• $1.7 million to be raised in support of Kelowna mental health services

  From January 2019 to December 2021, there was a 41 per cent increase in moderate to severe mental health referrals in the Interior Health region.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2022
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• Men are more at risk of mental illness post-breakup, study finds

  A recent UBC study found when men leave a relationship, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression and even suicide.

  Health

  Feb 13, 2022
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• Ontario doctors group shares priorities for health care system improvements

  Reducing patient wait times; expanding mental health, addiction and home care services; and preparing for the next pandemic are among top priorities for Ontario doctors.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021