BC Gov News

A Vancouver resident has received the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care to recognize her work to break down stigma and support young people dealing with addiction challenges.

Continued investment from the Province will help young people throughout Metro Vancouver access more free mental-health and substance-use supports.

Young people throughout Greater Vancouver will have increased access to expanded, community-based mental-health and recovery programs.

British Columbians living with serious and persistent mental illnesses will soon have access to more supports as the Province invests in services to help them and their families thrive.

From an early age, Angela Reimer knew she wanted the kind of job where she could help people.

Youth and young adults in the Lower Mainland will benefit now and in the future as Dan’s Legacy Foundation expands its free mental health and substance use outreach at Surrey Memorial, Royal Columbian, Burnaby General and BC Children’s hospitals.

Communities and organizations in the Vancouver Coastal Health region now have extra support to expand local overdose response and awareness efforts through a provincial grant program.