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Premier’s, minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on the eighth anniversary of toxic-drug public-health emergency

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Sunday, April 14, 2024 7:30 AM

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the eighth anniversary of the toxic-drug public-health emergency:

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Budget 2024 supports improvements to treatment, recovery services

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 9:23 AM
Image: A man talks to a doctor in a treatment room. Graphic text: New funding enhances care for mental health and addiction recovery.

The Province is significantly increasing the funding many service providers rely on to deliver thousands of registered or licensed treatment and recovery beds throughout B.C. as part of Budget 2024.  

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More B.C. firefighters will benefit from expanded psychological wellness program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:30 AM

More firefighters will learn how to develop and improve their mental-health resiliency through enhanced access to a psychological wellness training program. 

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Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in January

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Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:15 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in January:

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Minister’s statement on B.C. decriminalization one-year anniversary

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:30 AM
People receiving support

Minister Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of decriminalization in British Columbia:

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Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in 2023

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024 1:38 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service year-end report on illicit drug toxicity deaths:

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Mental-health, substance-use supports available during holiday season

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 11:00 AM
Supporting mental health and well-being this holiday season

While the holiday season is a time for celebrations, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed or triggered.

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Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in October

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Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:45 AM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October:

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Ministers’ statement on updates on battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors

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Monday, November 27, 2023 9:25 AM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have released the following statement on the battle against opioid manufacturers and distributors:

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Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in September

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:15 AM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in September 2023:

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.