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Until you can love yourself
Kayla Sankey sees herself in each woman navigating healing and recovery at the Heartwood Centre for Women. Two years ago, she was one of them.
Creating magic at Heartwood Centre for Women
Recovery can be a difficult journey for many. At Heartwood, recreation therapists like Danielle Barrett help ensure clients are experiencing moments of excitement, happiness, and connection.
Treating patients with compassion and hope
May Kung works with some of the most marginalized patients in the province, but she sees them as people worthy of dignity and respect. Her dedication, compassion and belief in trauma-informed practice have earned her a PHSA+ Award.
New website centralizes mental health and substance use education
For the first time, the newly-launched BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ Centre for Learning website consolidates innovative learning resources for mental health and substance use providers.
From clients to champions: Recognizing our peer support workers
Community Transition Teams highlight the crucial services provided by peer support workers, who support our clients and staff through the power of their own personal journeys.
Showcasing hope and healing through art
This Working Group asked clients and family partners to share art that represents healing to create a more welcoming environment at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Nanaimo. Learn why this meaningful work earned them a PHSA+ Award.
BCMHSUS statement
Each patient at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital is under the jurisdiction of the BC Review Board and receives an annual review hearing with the Board to determine the most appropriate and necessary disposition.
Two new employees share experiences gained during their student placements
Two individuals who were placed at the Red Fish Healing Centre program as students reflect on their diverse experiences, and the value of staff preceptors/mentors.
Mother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video series
Shirley Chan is one of three family members brought together by BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services to share narratives and wisdom as loved ones of people with mental health complexities and substance use issues.
Knowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographics
New research on concurrent disorders done by the BCMHSUS research community is broken down in easy-to-understand infographics, to raise awareness and interest.