Research Challenge
Page | Research Challenge Research Challenge The BCMHSUS Research Challenge is an opportunity for direct care staff to form a practice-based question, and answer it through research. Participants form research teams and we support them to conduct a small-scale …
Learning & Development
Page | Learning & Development Learning & Development Visit the Centre for Learning to discover, find, take part in and track different kinds of learning and development. The BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ Centre for Learning website consolidates …
Patient & Family Engagement
Page | Patient & Family Engagement Patient & Family Engagement As health care professionals, we have a moral and ethical responsibility to engage people with lived and living experience in health service planning, delivery, and evaluation. The Patient Experience …
Not Criminally Responsible: not a get-out-of-jail-free card
Article | 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’ …
Inside Alouette Correctional Centre
Article | 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. 08 Mar 2022 …
Gardening helps staff and patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Article | Gardening helps staff and patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Described as a ‘lovely oasis,’ the communal garden and surrounding green space provides a place for staff and patients to connect with nature, stay active and socialize with each …
Careers
Landing page | Careers Join PHSA in our fulfilling and meaningful work, supporting people across British Columbia to live healthy, purposeful lives. … Join PHSA in our fulfilling and meaningful work, supporting people across British Columbia to live healthy, purposeful …
Forensic Psychiatry Act
Page | Forensic Psychiatry Act Forensic Psychiatry Act The Forensic Psychiatry Act is the BC law that oversees the work of Forensic Psychiatric Services. The Act created the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission. Forensic Psychiatric Services is accountable …
Opioid Agonist Treatment
Page | Opioid Agonist Treatment Opioid Agonist Treatment Opioid agonist treatment, often called OAT, uses medications such as Suboxone and methadone to treat opioid addiction. The treatment helps reduce drug-related harms and support long-term recovery. BC …
Introducing the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health & Addiction
Article | Introducing the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health & Addiction At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that trauma, mental illness, and addiction are all connected. 28 May 2021 Category Research shows that over half of people with a …