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Monday, May 2, 2016 9:00 AM
Throughout British Columbia, hundreds of vulnerable people with severe addiction and mental illness are securing housing, having fewer interactions with police and spending less time in emergency rooms, according to the latest numbers from innovative health authority programs.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:15 AM
A dedicated hospital unit for youth with mental-health and substance-use challenges will be built at the HOpe Centre at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, thanks in part to noted West Vancouver philanthropists and donors Jack and Leone Carlile.
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Friday, January 29, 2016 9:15 AM
The Province is unveiling new resources to assist British Columbians in getting ready for all aspects of the future, from health to finances.
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Friday, December 18, 2015 10:30 AM
Empowering older British Columbians is the main focus of funding announced by Attorney General Suzanne Anton and Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reimer on behalf of Health Minister Terry Lake.
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Friday, November 6, 2015 10:15 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake today announced funding of $150,000 to ASK Wellness Society to continue the support of a partnership between the society and Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), which connects vulnerable people with supports after release from the hospital.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:00 AM
Helping seniors remain safe, active and independent is garnering honours for 11 communities around British Columbia, Health Minister Terry Lake announced.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015 11:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on the Office of the Seniors Advocate's report entitled "Seniors Housing: Affordability, Accessibility, Availability":
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Friday, May 15, 2015 2:00 PM
Today marked the official opening of the newly redeveloped Kinghaven Treatment Centre, providing 62 men at-risk of homelessness due to problematic substance use with treatment and support services in Abbotsford.
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Friday, May 15, 2015 9:45 AM
The Province is providing $150,000 to support a neighbourhood kitchen that will provide nutritious meals and be a forum for seniors to showcase their wealth of knowledge in preparing food.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015 1:45 PM
Youth who are vulnerable and homeless or at risk of homelessness are being provided with a stepping stone to help them back on the right path with the grand opening of the Granville Youth Health Centre.
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