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B.C.’s new vision for mental health and addictions care

(8 days ago) WEBThis new strategy lays out government’s 10-year vision for mental health and substance use care, in which people living in B.C.’s mental health and well-being are supported from youth to adulthood and programs and services are available to tackle …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/mental-health-and-addictions-strategy

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Mental Health Act - Fraser Health Authority

(8 days ago) WEBA person experiencing a mental illness can receive treatment and support through a voluntary or involuntary process. Voluntary treatment under the B.C. Mental Health Act …

https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/mental-health-and-substance-use/mental-health-act

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New service helps clarify rights under Mental Health Act BC Gov …

(9 days ago) WEBBetween 2005-06 and 2017-18, the number of patients admitted involuntarily under B.C.’s Mental Health Act increased by approximately 79%. The increases in …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AG0026-000657

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BC Budget 2024: Sustained investments in mental health and …

(4 days ago) WEBMental health and substance use (MHSU) funding announced today in the Province of BC’s (‘the Province’) 2024 Budget will see $215M more allocated into MHSU care over …

https://bc.cmha.ca/news/bc-budget-2024-mhsu/

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B.C. introduces new prescribed safer supply policy, a

(1 days ago) WEBBritish Columbia’s new prescribed safer supply policy is part of a comprehensive package of health-sector interventions designed to stem the tide on B.C.’s overdose emergency. Since 2016, an estimated …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021MMHA0035-001375

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BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services HealthLink BC

(7 days ago) WEB310Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668 …

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-mental-health-substance-use-services

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New, enhanced mental-health, substance-use services in - BC …

(1 days ago) WEBNew, enhanced mental-health, substance-use services in place for B.C. young people. Young people living with substance-use challenges and their families are …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022MMHA0072-001643

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Ottawa approves B.C. request to recriminalize public possession of

(8 days ago) WEBThe federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions said the policy change was effective immediately, marking a significant reversal in the province’s drug …

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ottawa-approves-bcs-request-to-prohibit-use-of-illicit-drugs-in-public/

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We're here to help Here to Help

(9 days ago) WEBHeretoHelp is a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information. We are a group of seven leading mental health and substance use non …

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

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Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and

(9 days ago) WEBHealth Canada is granting BC’s request to prohibit possession of controlled substances in public spaces, including public transit. Exemptions will continue to apply in …

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/05/statement-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health.html

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BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

(2 days ago) WEBCall 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide. Call 310Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code needed) to speak to a …

http://www.bcmhsus.ca/

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Home - CMHA British Columbia

(9 days ago) WEBFind Us On: Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram LinkedIn. Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia Division Suite 905 - 1130 West Pender Street …

https://bc.cmha.ca/

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Pamphlet – BC Mental Health Rights

(2 days ago) WEBPamphlet in the clinical context. The “Your Rights under BC’s Mental Health Act ” pamphlet has the most detail out of all of the rights materials and is meant to be a supplement to …

https://www.bcmentalhealthrights.ca/rights-materials/pamphlet/

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People detained in B.C. psychiatric wards lack legal - CBC.ca

(7 days ago) WEBMarina Morrow, a professor at the school of health policy and management at York University in Toronto, said B.C.'s laws are "uniquely problematic'' because …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-mental-health-act-legal-protection-psychiatric-treatment-1.5905514

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CBA British Columbia - Statement from CBABC President on access …

(1 days ago) WEBCBABC is pleased to support the Health Justice report, “Upstream Barriers, Downstream Crisis: Denial of Justice under BC’s Mental Health Act” which highlights …

https://www.cbabc.org/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2024/Statement-from-CBABC-President-on-access-to-justic

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Mental Health HelpStartsHere - Gov

(6 days ago) WEBTalking to a friend or family member can help. Or find support from: 310Mental Health Support ( 310-6789, no area code required) for emotional support and mental health …

https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/mental-health

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BC Mental Health Rights – Understand your rights under BC's …

(6 days ago) WEBThese materials were made to help people who are involuntarily hospitalized (certified) under BC’s Mental Health Act understand their rights. The materials are free for anyone …

https://www.bcmentalhealthrights.ca/

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Ottawa approves British Columbia’s request to scale back drug

(7 days ago) WEBOTTAWA — Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks says the federal government has granted British Columbia’s request to scale back its drug …

https://www.cjme.com/2024/05/07/ottawa-approves-british-columbias-request-to-scale-back-drug-decriminalization-pilot/

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Ottawa approves British Columbia’s request to scale back drug

(7 days ago) WEBThe Canadian Press. May 7, 2024 12:34 PM. OTTAWA — The federal government has granted British Columbia’s request to scale back its drug …

https://www.ckom.com/2024/05/07/ottawa-approves-british-columbias-request-to-scale-back-drug-decriminalization-pilot/

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Crisis and Information Lines - Province of British Columbia

(9 days ago) WEBCall 310-6789 to reach the Mental Health and Information and Support Line, from anywhere in the province. You will receive emotional support, and information on …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/crisis-and-information-lines

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Mental health condition claims - WorkSafeBC

(2 days ago) WEBBenefits for an accepted mental health claim. If we accept your claim, the type and duration of benefits you receive will depend on the medical and psychological evidence …

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/mental-health-disorders

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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more - BC …

(1 days ago) WEBB.C.’s three-year exemption under section 56 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize people who use drugs was first requested on Nov. 1, …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0021-000643

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