Mental Health Supports

• ‘Terrified’ N.S. couple calls for better mental health aid after stranger walks into home

  'I thought my boyfriend's dead,' said Emmett Paul, recalling the moment he found a woman in a hospital gown standing in his Halifax doorway.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
  
• Alberta doubles funding for mental health, learning supports in schools

  An additional $40 million will be invested into Albertan elementary schools to support young children as they catch up following the pandemic.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2022
  
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• New Calgary mental health campaign is offering help over the holidays

  A new anonymous mental health survey is available on the Calgary Counselling Centre's website and takes about three minutes to give an assessment

  Health

  Oct 10, 2022
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• B.C. government releases final expert report investigating repeat offenders 

  More than 60 experts with practical or academic knowledge contributed to the report, including mayors, police, the BC Prosecution Service and health authorities.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2022
• Kelowna, B.C. Mounties arrest female suspect in ‘shocking’ failed carjacking

  The suspect, a Kelowna resident, was arrested and is now facing charges of robbery, assault causing, and uttering threats and is being held for a first court appearance today.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
• Body found in Kelowna park, RCMP say

  'It’s a tragedy to lose a young person in our community. We continue to advocate for the need for increased health and support services in our community.'

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
• ‘Revolving door of enforcement is inadequate:’ Kelowna RCMP on arrest of man with mental health issues

  "The man is known to be street-entrenched, with mental health and substance use challenges. The man has resisted community outreach supports."

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2022
• NHL players play baseball for Kelowna, B.C. mental health campaign

  NHL players are stepping up to the plate to raise money for a local foundation. A celebrity all-star slow-pitch game took place Friday night to kick off the weekend tournament.

  Sports

  Jun 25, 2022
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• No substitute for education when helping someone with PTSD: experts, advocates

  According to the National Center for PTSD, about seven or eight out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
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• Construction begins on Vernon, B.C. permanent supportive housing

  The development of supportive-housing units in Vernon, B.C., will save on construction time and costs by using already-constructed modular homes that are in storage in Penticton.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2022