The first cohort of registered nurses (RNs) is on track to begin prescribing medications for treatment of opioid use disorder, as part of B.C.’s leading-edge overdose response plan. 

The Province is working in partnership to deliver new affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes in Vernon and Oliver.

Treatment and recovery providers who have been financially challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic are benefiting from grants to ensure ongoing support for people struggling with addictions throughout B.C.

David Eby, Attorney General, has released the following statement to recognize Access to Justice Week, Jan. 24 to Jan. 30, 2021:

More children and youth will benefit from strengthened mental health and substance use services and support programs as community-based projects receive capital project funding this year through the Community Gaming Grants program.

Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the report by the representative for children and youth titled Detained: Rights of Children and Youth under the Mental Health Act:

A new education and training program at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) will enable people to train for high-demand jobs as community mental health workers.

A new education and training program at Selkirk College will enable people to train for high-demand jobs as community mental health workers.

A new education and training program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) will enable people to train for high-demand jobs as community mental health workers.

A new education and training program at Camosun College will enable people to train for high-demand jobs as community mental health workers.