Article | Challenging systemic injustices to foster a more inclusive and equitable society Rick Johal is committed to eradicating Indigenous-specific racism for the improvement of all peoples. He received a PHSA+ Award for approaching this work with humility, …

Referral | Provincial Specialized Substance Use Program for Adults Referral Provincial Specialized Substance Use Program for Adults Referral BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services provides leadership, expertise, and oversight to several specialized provincial …

Page | Heartwood Centre for Women Heartwood Centre for Women We treat addiction using a whole-person approach. We look at people's substance use, mental illness, chronic health conditions, triggers, history of trauma, and more. Make a referral to the Heartwood …

Page | Trauma-Informed Practice Trauma-Informed Practice BC Mental Health and Substances Use Services (BCMHSUS) use trauma-informed practices for the safety of our patients and clients. Trauma is often closely tied to substance use, mental illness, stigma, …

Page | Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinics & Programs Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinics & Programs The forensic psychiatric regional clinics and programs help people who have come into contact with the law and live with significant mental health and …

Article | BCMHSUS & BC Mental Health Foundation: Working for Better Health The BC Mental Health Foundation is making critical contributions to BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services to help drive improvements in mental health and substance use care in our …

Page | Community Transition Teams Community Transition Teams The community transition teams (CTTs) provide comprehensive care coordination and peer support to ensure seamless transitions for clients after release from provincial custody. The teams support …

Page | Getting Help Getting Help If you are living with a mental health or substance use disorder, you are not alone. In an emergency or crisis Speak with someone immediately if you are in a crisis or an emergency, or worried that you or someone else is at risk …

Page | Indigenous-Specific Careers Indigenous-Specific Careers BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is committed to being a place where Indigenous people are welcomed, supported and valued. A place where, alongside western medicine, Indigenous healing is …

Referral | Heartwood Centre for Women Referral Heartwood Centre for Women Referral The Heartwood Centre for Women is for women from across British Columbia, including members of Two-Spirit and gender-diverse communities, who live with severe substance use challenges …