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Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:06 AM
To help ensure kids and families feel safe in their communities, the Province has received approval from the federal government to prohibit the possession of illegal drugs at playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools and skate parks.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:30 AM
To help more people with addiction challenges in northern B.C. connect with the care they need to live healthier lives, the Province is adding 17 new beds dedicated to recovery and support.
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Friday, September 8, 2023 11:15 AM
Young people struggling with housing instability, mental and physical-health challenges in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) will have access to more and improved mental-health and substance-use supports with the launch of the first DTES Youth Outreach Centre.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:30 AM
More young people in British Columbia will soon have access to vital mental-health and substance-use supports as communities can now submit applications to bring a Foundry centre to their area.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:45 PM
Teens and young adults struggling with stress and anxiety will benefit from a mental wellness training program that will support them on their journey to well-being.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023 7:00 AM
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day:
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Tuesday, August 29, 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 July:
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Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:45 PM
Young people in Powell River and surrounding areas will have access to much-needed integrated health and wellness services, including mental-health and addiction supports at a new Foundry centre.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023 11:15 AM
Young people in Vernon and surrounding areas will have access to much-needed integrated health and wellness services, including mental-health and addiction supports at a new Foundry centre.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:15 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 June:
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