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Thursday, March 7, 2019 1:30 PM
Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Ombudsperson’s report entitled Committed to Change: Protecting the Rights of Involuntary Patients Under the Mental Health Act:
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Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
People who serve on juries in British Columbia will now have access to free counselling through a new support program.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:52 PM
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 10:45 AM
The BC Coroners Service’s 2018 Data Release for illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in British Columbia has stated that in 2018, 1,489 people died by overdose due to a poisoned, unregulated drug supply. In response, Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement:
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Sunday, December 16, 2018 9:00 AM
The end of the year is a joyous time, but for some people it can be difficult.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 12:30 PM
A new totem pole has been unveiled to the public at the government building at 1515 Blanshard St. in Victoria, which houses the ministries of Health and Mental Health and Addictions.
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Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:00 PM
People living with an opioid use disorder will receive enhanced care as a result of a new training program for B.C. pharmacists dispensing the expanding range of life-saving treatment medications.
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Friday, October 26, 2018 10:15 AM
An innovative therapeutic community is opening its doors to men who have repeat experiences with incarceration, homelessness and addiction.
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Friday, October 12, 2018 12:30 PM
Twenty-seven communities and organizations in British Columbia will receive approximately $1.7 million in provincial funding to support local action to save lives, address stigma and connect more people to treatment and recovery.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018 8:30 AM
Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement regarding World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10, 2018:
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