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BCMHSUS presents at BC Housing event on səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview planning
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services staff joined the Kwikwetlem First Nation, BC Housing and other community leaders to discuss the future of mental health initiatives on the lands formerly known as Riverview.
Mental health and addictions clients get a sneak peek at the new Red Fish Healing Centre
During the first ever client tour of the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, clients and family partners were excited to see the state-of-the-art features of the facility, which opens in October.
Integrating research into treatment to provide the best care to complex populations
The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction is more than just a treatment facility. It will also be home to research and knowledge exchange that will help revolutionize our understanding and treatment of complex concurrent disorders.
Model of care offers new path to recovery and mental health
Every aspect of the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction was designed around a unique model of care—one that represents decades of research, experience and expertise in treating the most complex forms of mental health and substance use.
How everyday racism affects everyday mental health
Racism and discrimination, whether conscious or unconscious, can contribute to mental health challenges and create barriers to treatment and support.
Behind the scenes with IT professionals at the Red Fish Healing Centre
With the aid of leading-edge technologies and a team of experts in the field, the Red Fish Healing Centre will be better equipped than ever to provide state-of-the-art care.
Breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction with strong support systems and self belief
Charles Santa has experienced a life fraught with trauma which fuelled substance use and mental health issues. Now in recovery, he shares his story.
What’s in a name: The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (θəqiʔ ɫəwʔənəq leləm’)
Behind the name of the new Red Fish Healing Centre lies a story and partnership that is rich with tradition and cultural significance.
Advancing our knowledge about traumatic brain injury
Dr. William Panenka, a researcher with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute, and Jacob Stubbs, a PhD candidate, published a ground-breaking study that links traumatic brain injury and homelessness—the first of its kind to do so.
Patient-led ceremonies foster important cultural connections at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Many Indigenous patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital have experienced trauma, often related to the tragic history of residential schools. One patient at the hospital is addressing these traumas by leading cultural ceremonies for her co-patients.