Article | More than meets the eye Kelly Soros is an Indigenous woman and emergency physician. She is also the loving sister of Jake, who was incarcerated. Kelly shares her experience in an animated video series from BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services and …

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 …

Article | What’s it like being a recreation therapist at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital? Learn more about the unique role of recreation therapists in the forensic psychiatric setting. 11 Mar 2025 Category Recreation activities may seem like all fun and games, but to …

Article | Then and now: Making advancements in hepatitis care within BC correctional settings The transfer of correctional health services to the public health system has led to positive changes in hepatitis C screening, according to new research by BC Mental …

Article | Not Criminally Responsible: not a get-out-of-jail-free card A new study by a team of researchers from across Canada, including BCMHSUS, shows that contrary to opinions sometimes expressed in public and political discourse, the so-called ‘insanity defence’ …

Article | 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. 25 Oct 2023 …

Article | Celebrating our social workers and social work students Get to know a few of the social workers and their students serving patients and clients across BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services. 11 Mar 2025 March 9-15, 2025 is Social Work Week in British …

Article | Mother and son duo share lived and living experience to inform improvements at BCMHSUS ​​​At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), incorporating patient and family experience in planning and program development is a key part of ensuring …

Article | Virtual care connects clients with loved ones & care providers during COVID-19 BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services has been using virtual health technology for several years. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, we have ramped up our virtual …

Article | 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. 18 May 2023 ​It's been said that small moments, …