BC Gov News

People who are living in supportive housing in the Capital Regional District (CRD) will have opportunities to become healthier and learn new skills, following the purchase of Woodwyn Farms by the Province, through BC Housing, for use as a therapeutic-recovery community.

More young people and their families will have access to the mental health and addictions services and supports they need under one roof, as two new communities are added to the growing network of Foundry youth centres throughout the province.

Foundry Abbotsford has officially opened its doors, providing local youth and their families with supports for their mental-health, substance-use and overall wellness needs.

The Government of British Columbia and partners from non-profit agencies, local health authorities, First Nations governments and community organizations are joining forces to support people affected by the 2017 wildfires, to get the mental-health supports and services they need.

The Government of British Columbia is partnering with Last Door Recovery Society to support the Year of Recovery as part of an ongoing public education campaign regarding drug and alcohol addiction.

The Government of British Columbia has underscored its commitment to work with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of respect and collaboration by introducing a set of draft principles designed to guide the daily work of provincial government employees. Don Wright, head of the BC Public Service shared the draft principles with all 27,000 public service employees on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

May 17, 2018 - COAST SALISH TERRITORY, Vancouver, B.C.