As part of its commitment under the Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, the B.C. government is investing $500,000 to increase access to transition house and safe-home services for Aboriginal women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

British Columbians with mental health and substance use issues will receive increased support, thanks to $2.9 million in Community Action Initiative grants.

Adults 55 and older with developmental disabilities can get help during the transition to their senior years through a new service model in Burnaby.

Youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24 years can get help during the transition to adulthood through a new service model launched in the Nanaimo and Courtenay areas last fall.

Youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24 years can get help during the transition to adulthood through a new service model launched in Prince George and Haida Gwaii last fall.

Youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24 years can get help during the transition to adulthood through a new service model launched in the Kamloops and Merritt areas last fall.

Youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24 years can get help during the transition to adulthood through a new service model launched in Surrey last fall.

Homelessness. Unemployment. Isolation. How can B.C. bring new solutions to address these common, complex social challenges?

Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.