Mental Health Support

• Mental health supports offered to Okanagan residents in wake of B.C. wildfires

  Registered clinical counsellor and psychotherapist, Allie Huggins is one of those people who are using their unique skills to help people effected by wildfires.

  Fire

  Aug 27
  
• New mental health supports available for B.C. wildfire evacuees

  The province, in conjunction with health authorities and other agencies, are working to connect evacuees in need with vital mental health services.

  Health

  Aug 26
  
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• 9th Canal Pursuit for Mental Health makes stop in Peterborough

  The Canal Pursuit sees runners partcipatie in a 700-kilometre trek from Port Severn to Ottawa along the Trent-Severn Waterway and Rideau Canal.

  Health

  Aug 22
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• ‘Remarkable’ mountain climber tackles Himalayan peak to support youth mental health in Calgary

  A Calgary man is training hard to tackle a huge challenge while on the other side of the world.

  Canada

  Aug 9
• 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
• Flora’s Walk in Saskatoon bringing awareness to perinatal mental health

  Flora's Walk, in memory of Flora Babakhani, during Maternal Mental Health Week happens in 40 different cities around the country.

  Canada

  May 3
• Simcoe County program receives $666K in support for LGBTQ2 mental health

  The Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services is getting over $666,000 in funding to support the mental health needs of the LGBTQ2 community.

  Health

  Mar 20
• Edmontonians transit safety concerns higher than national average: Ipsos

  Edmontonians and officals say the public transit safety issue is the result of not enough support for mental health, housing and addictions issues that plague the city.

  Crime

  Mar 6
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• New online platform seeks to break barriers to mental health support in Simcoe County

  Waypoint in Simcoe County is hoping that a new online booking system for mental health services will make it faster and easier for people to access the supports they need.

  Health

  Feb 10
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• Jurors in Canada can now discuss cases, seek mental health support while serving

  Under the new Canadian law that took effect Monday, jurors can disclose information about jury proceedings to health-care professionals.

  Health

  Jan 17