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Caring for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services provides specialized treatment, education, health promotion and more for British Columbians.


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If you are in a crisis or emergency, or are worried that you or a loved one is at risk of harm, please speak with someone immediately:
  • Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are afraid of hurting yourself or someone else, or if no other options are available.
  • Call 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 crisis line worker 24/7.
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​What is complex mental health and substance use?

We treat the most ill, most vulnerable people in B.C., whose needs go beyond what they can access in their communities. One frequent example of the kind of complex illness we treat is a concurrent disorder, which is defined as a combination of a severe mental illness and substance use disorder.  

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BCMHSUS statementBCMHSUS statementhttp://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcmhsus-statement2023-09-14T07:00:00Z
Two new employees share experiences gained during their student placementsTwo new employees share experiences gained during their student placementsTwo 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.http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/student-practice-education-two-new-employees-share-experiences-gained-during-their-student-placement2023-08-29T07:00:00Z
Mother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video seriesMother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video seriesShirley 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.http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/mother-of-child-with-substance-use-issues-shares-journey-in-new-animated-video-series2023-08-29T07:00:00Z
Knowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographicsKnowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographicsNew research on concurrent disorders done by the BCMHSUS research community is broken down in easy-to-understand infographics, to raise awareness and interest.http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/knowledge-translation-project-creates-digestible-research-infographics2023-08-01T07:00:00Z
10 tips to boost your mental health10 tips to boost your mental healthMental health is health. To help with day-to-day stress and challenges, we’re offering 10 tips to boost yours.http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/10-tips-to-boost-your-mental-health2023-07-06T07:00:00Z
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