| Dr. Nader Sharifi shares his own experience with trauma and how it changed the course of his career | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/IMG_20171027_131051%20(2).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Nader Sharifi shares his own experience with trauma and how it changed the course of his career | Dr. Nader Sharifi, Medical Director of Correctional Health Services, has been a health care provider in BC for more than 22 years. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-nader-sharifi-shares-his-own-experience-with-trauma-and-how-it-changed-the-course-of-his-career | | 2017-12-18T08:00:00Z | | |
| Dr. Jehannine Austin to strengthen mental health and substance use research | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Jehannine-Austin.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Dr. Jehannine Austin to strengthen mental health and substance use research | Meet Dr. Jehannine Austin, the new Executive Director of the Provincial Health Services Authority's BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-jehannine-austin-to-strengthen-mental-health-and-substance-use-research | | 2017-12-18T08:00:00Z | | |
| Psychologist shares tips to maintain mental well-being during the holiday season | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/christmas%20stress.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Psychologist shares tips to maintain mental well-being during the holiday season | The holiday season is in full swing which means food, friends, family and festivities. While this can be a joyous time, it can also be challenging. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/psychologist-shares-tips-to-maintain-mental-well-being-during-the-holiday-season | | 2017-12-07T08:00:00Z | | |
| Ground breaks on the future site for the new Centre for Mental Health and Addiction | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/24616737208_6ebc9618da_o.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Ground breaks on the future site for the new Centre for Mental Health and Addiction | The official start of construction of the new Centre for Mental Health and Addiction took place on the Riverview lands on Nov. 17, 2017. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ground-breaks-on-the-future-site-for-the-new-centre-for-mental-health-and-addiction | | 2017-11-23T08:00:00Z | | |
| People with severe addiction and mental illness to get help at new centre on Riverview lands | | People with severe addiction and mental illness to get help at new centre on Riverview lands | COQUITLAM – People struggling with complex and severe mental illness and addiction will receive the care they need in a state-of-the-art mental health and addictions centre on the Riverview lands, Premier John Horgan announced today. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/people-with-severe-addiction-and-mental-illness-to-get-help-at-new-centre-on-riverview-lands | | 2017-11-17T08:00:00Z | | |
| What's in a word? How language can destigmatize substance use | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/shutterstock_320923037.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | What's in a word? How language can destigmatize substance use | Language matters. How we talk about substance use and overdose can frame how people view it, and how they respond. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/whats-in-a-word-how-language-can-destigmatize-substance-use | | 2017-11-06T08:00:00Z | | |
| Trauma-informed care - an approach to grow together | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/IMG_3077.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Trauma-informed care - an approach to grow together | James Heap, a case manager with Forensic Psychiatric Services at the Nanaimo Regional Clinic, has an approach to working with clients that is truly inspirational. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/trauma-informed-care-an-approach-to-grow-together | | 2017-10-03T07:00:00Z | | |
| Introducing PHSA Correctional Health Services - Supporting transitions, maintaining connections | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/IMG_0859%20(2).JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Introducing PHSA Correctional Health Services - Supporting transitions, maintaining connections | As of October 1, 2017, the Provincial Health Services Authority assumed responsibility for health services provided in BC correctional centres. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/introducing-phsa-correctional-health-services-supporting-transitions-maintaining-connections | | 2017-10-02T07:00:00Z | | |
| PHSA+ Award winner profile - Bronwen Pencarrick goes above and beyond to make real differences | | PHSA+ Award winner profile - Bronwen Pencarrick goes above and beyond to make real differences | Bronwen Pencarrick, an administrative coordinator with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), is described by colleagues as “an invaluable resource” and “the glue that holds our team together.” | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/phsa-award-winner-profile-bronwen-pencarrick-goes-above-and-beyond-to-make-real-differences | | 2017-09-01T07:00:00Z | | |
| It’s never too late to turn your life around — Ashnola client shares his story | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/our-services/ashnola.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | It’s never too late to turn your life around — Ashnola client shares his story | Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/it’s-never-too-late-to-turn-your-life-around-–-ashnola-client-shares-his-story | | 2017-08-31T07:00:00Z | | |
