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In Case You Missed It: 2022 B.C. Concurrent Disorders Conference
On March 10, 2022, experts from around the province, the country, and other parts of the world gathered virtually for the second annual BCMHSUS Concurrent Disorders Conference.
Inside Alouette Correctional Centre
At B.C.'s only all-female correctional facility, women support women as they recover from trauma and substance use, learn to cope with mental health challenges, and rediscover their dignity and self-worth.
BC Concurrent Disorders Conference returns to address access, quality and capacity
On March 10, 2022 BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) will host the second annual BC Concurrent Disorders Conference.
Not Criminally Responsible: not a get-out-of-jail-free card
A new study by a team of researchers from across Canada, including BCMHSUS, shows that contrary to opinions sometimes expressed in public and political discourse, the so-called ‘insanity defence’ is not a legal loophole.
Investing in knowledge translation and exchange, BCMHSUS launches new framework
A new Knowledge Translation and Exchange Framework has been developed by BCMHSUS to help bridge the gap between knowledge and action.
Leaders share a sneak peek at the future of BCMHSUS
As we enter a new year, goal-setting is at the top of many people’s minds, including leaders planning for the year ahead.
Challenging stigma through storytelling
To combat stigma around mental health and addiction, we must listen and learn from those who experience it directly. The UNITE mini-documentary series at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is helping people do just that.
Supporting and affirming LGBTQIA2S+ clients living with mental illness and addiction
All too often, members of the Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA community experience discrimination and stigma, which can exacerbate existing health issues. BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is prioritizing safe, patient-centred and gender-affirming care.
Province gets first look into new Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction
Last week, members of the provincial government, Kwikwetlem First Nation and other partners of BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services celebrated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art treatment centre for mental health and substance use clients.
People with mental illness, addictions benefit from new Red Fish Healing Centre
People living with complex mental illness and addictions have access to a new purpose-built treatment centre with a model of care that is innovative and progressive — the first of its kind in North America.