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Monday, November 1, 2021 3:27 PM
British Columbia has taken an important step forward to prevent drug poisoning deaths by applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for people who possess small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021 10:52 AM
Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement for International Overdose Awareness Day, and recognizing the BC Coroners Service’s report on illicit drug toxicity deaths:
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Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30 AM
If you’re feeling grief, anxiety or stress around disasters and health emergencies, you’re not alone.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:00 AM
More British Columbians now have access to free and low-cost support for mental health and substance-use challenges with expanded funding for community-based counselling programs, including virtual sessions, throughout the province.
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Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:00 AM
More children, teens and young adults will gain better access to mental health support through an investment to expand Stigma-Free programs and a special mental health toolkit.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:15 AM
Children and teens who are experiencing anxiety and stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from new digital resources from Anxiety Canada to help them cope.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021 10:15 AM
British Columbians who have family members living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, will benefit from expanded educational supports to help families thrive.
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Monday, April 26, 2021 10:15 AM
Children, youth and their families will benefit from integrated and expanded mental health and substance use services in communities throughout British Columbia with over $56 million invested in new supports, as part of Budget 2021.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9:00 AM
New clinical resources are available to better support British Columbians during pregnancy, while reducing harms related to substance use.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10 AM
Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service’s latest report on illicit drug toxicity deaths for 2020:
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