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From clients to champions: Recognizing our peer support workers
Community Transition Teams highlight the crucial services provided by peer support workers, who support our clients and staff through the power of their own personal journeys.
Showcasing hope and healing through art
This Working Group asked clients and family partners to share art that represents healing to create a more welcoming environment at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Nanaimo. Learn why this meaningful work earned them a PHSA+ Award.
BCMHSUS statement
Each patient at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital is under the jurisdiction of the BC Review Board and receives an annual review hearing with the Board to determine the most appropriate and necessary disposition.
Two new employees share experiences gained during their student placements
Two 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.
Mother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video series
Shirley 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.
Knowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographics
New research on concurrent disorders done by the BCMHSUS research community is broken down in easy-to-understand infographics, to raise awareness and interest.
BCMHSUS employee receives national research excellence prize
Clayon Hamilton led a research team that recently received the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Inclusive Research Excellence Prize in the category of Patient Engagement.
An event unlike any other
100 patient and family partners, front-line staff and leaders came together to address and combat stigma faced by people living with mental health and substance use challenges.
Celebrating the diverse and talented nurses at BCMHSUS
National Nursing Week is May 8-14 and to celebrate, we are highlighting some of the nurses who make up the BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services team.
BE BOLD. MAKE CHANGES.
Lived Experience Advisors and Partners share insights and call to action in inaugural LEAP Report.