Tag: Mental Health

CVRD to receive $100,000 to support early intervention program

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Funding is coming to the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to help deliver services for people at risk of harm, victimization or committing crime to survive. 

RCMP’s MICR unit making positive impact on the Comox Valley

RCMP Nathan Maley -
One of the Comox Valley’s newest RCMP units is working to address mental health concerns at the street level. 

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues 

Provincial Justin Baumgardner -
The province of BC says they're going to step up and secure treatment within the correctional system for people who...

New Foundry centre opens to support youth mental health and wellness

News my-comox-valley-now -
A new Foundry centre is open in the Comox Valley to provide youth with access to mental health and...

$250,000 available for local charitable and Indigenous organizations, UWBC

News my-comox-valley-now -
Local central and north Vancouver Island charitable and Indigenous organizations can now apply for grants from United Way British...

Canadian association celebrates mental health

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is it...

B.C. Children’s Rep Calling for Youth Mental Health System

News Justin Goulet -
The Province is responding to a report from the Representative for Children and Youth following an investigation into the...

Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention

News Justin Goulet -
This Sunday marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Canadian Mental Health Association spokesperson Vicki Swan says suicide is a leading cause...

BoosterBuddy helping people cope with mental health issues

News Justin Goulet -
BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience. ...

Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government

News Justin Goulet -
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Mid-Island...

Marking Mental Health Week

News Justin Goulet -
The Canadian Mental Health Association is hoping to get people talking to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. This...

New app helps teens cope with mental health issues

News Justin Goulet -
A new app has been developed to help teens and young adults deal with mental health issues. The Booster...

Dab & Donate to Mental Health

News Justin Goulet -
A new event has been set up to raise funds for mental health resources in the community. Dab and Donate...

World Mental Health Day

News Justin Goulet -
The World Health Organization states that if people don't act urgently, by 2030, depression will be the leading illness...

Province provides funding for Pathways to Healing Partnership

News Justin Goulet -
The Province is providing $60,000 towards a program aimed at helping high-risk children. The Pathways to Healing Partnership is a...

New program to support mental health awareness

News Justin Goulet -
The Canadian Mental Health Association is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues. Executive Director of the...

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