To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Chilliwack.

To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Abbotsford.

To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Burnaby.

To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Coquitlam.

People in Ktunaxa Nation communities living with complex mental-health and addiction challenges will benefit from new housing and tailored supports to help them stabilize their lives and break the cycle of homelessness.

From Foundry Victoria: https://www.victoriayouthclinic.ca/blog/more-youth-will-be-connected-to-care-at-new-bigger-foundry-victoria-location

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 September 2023:

People with addiction challenges now have better access to treatment and recovery options closer to home, with 40 more publicly funded substance-use treatment beds throughout Vancouver Island.

The Northwest Working Group is moving forward to develop critically needed, culturally safe addiction supports in Terrace and the surrounding northwestern region.