Article | Supporting and affirming LGBTQIA2S+ clients living with mental illness and addiction All too often, members of the Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA community experience discrimination and stigma, which can exacerbate existing health issues. BC Mental Health and …

Article | Challenging stigma through storytelling To combat stigma around mental health and addiction, we must listen and learn from those who experience it directly. The UNITE mini-documentary series at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is helping people …

Article | Leaders share a sneak peek at the future of BCMHSUS As we enter a new year, goal-setting is at the top of many people’s minds, including leaders planning for the year ahead. 06 Jan 2022 At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), Chief …

Article | Investing in knowledge translation and exchange, BCMHSUS launches new framework A new Knowledge Translation and Exchange Framework has been developed by BCMHSUS to help bridge the gap between knowledge and action. 20 Jan 2022 The framework will facilitate …

Article | BC Concurrent Disorders Conference returns to address access, quality and capacity On March 10, 2022 BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) will host the second annual BC Concurrent Disorders Conference. 24 Feb 2022 Concurrent disorders is …

Article | Inside Alouette Correctional Centre At B.C.'s only all-female correctional facility, women support women as they recover from trauma and substance use, learn to cope with mental health challenges, and rediscover their dignity and self-worth. 08 Mar 2022 …

Article | In Case You Missed It: 2022 B.C. Concurrent Disorders Conference On March 10, 2022, experts from around the province, the country, and other parts of the world gathered virtually for the second annual BCMHSUS Concurrent Disorders Conference. 16 Mar 2022 …

Article | Indigenous patient navigator supports corrections clients in accessing culturally-safe care Since early 2021, Chris Tyler has been in the role of Indigenous patient navigator at Prince George Regional Correctional Centre, representing the first Indigenous …

Article | Putting the patient experience first: Correctional Health Services peer support worker channels own experience to help others This Patient Experience Week, April 25-May 1, we meet Steve, a peer support worker and former client with Correctional Health …

Article | From direct care to education, see how nurses keep the health care wheels turning This week, May 9-15, 2022 is National Nursing Week, an annual celebration of nurses across all areas of our health-care system. The theme this year is #WeAnswerTheCall. 09 …