Article | Remembering Dr. Patricia (Paddy) Mark ​On Friday, April 9, 2021, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services heard the sad news that our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Patricia Mark, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. 23 Apr 2021 Fondly known by many …

Article | House post to be a symbol of hope, healing and homecoming at the Red Fish Healing Centre ​Brandon Gabriel’s hands tell a story of hard work and history. 18 May 2021 Category Gabriel, an artist and a carver from the Kwantlen First Nation, uses handmade …

Article | How rebuilding relationships and finding purpose fuelled one client’s recovery ​In his complex story, peppered with adverse events, Chris Lamoureux has seen for himself the impact that trauma can have. 04 May 2021 Category Chris is a father, an avid …

Article | Trauma-informed yoga fosters healing in correctional centres In Correctional Health Services, health care providers are dedicated to helping clients find meaningful, purposeful ways to use their time as they prepare to return to the community. 04 May 2021 …

Article | Knowing the signs and getting help — Mental Health Week This week is Mental Health Week. 07 May 2021 To help us better understand how the pandemic has affected our mood, the difference between self-care and treatment, and when we should be seeking …

Article | Technology and documentation management brings efficiency, accuracy and dignity to care ​Across BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, technology facilitates almost every aspect of our work. From maintaining client medical histories to facilitating …

Article | BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services researchers awarded $50,000 for schizophrenia research Two BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute researchers, Dr. Donna Lang and Dr. Todd Woodward, have received $25,000 each to help …

Article | Introducing the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health & Addiction At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that trauma, mental illness, and addiction are all connected. 28 May 2021 Category Research shows that over half of people with a …

Article | Trauma-informed care brings trust and safety to patient experience at the Red Fish Healing Centre Research shows that more than half of people with post-traumatic stress disorder also develop mental health and/or substance use problems. 11 Jun 2021 …

Article | Demystifying anxiety and schizophrenia: Add these mental health podcasts to your playlist ​At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that mental health disorders are complex. Often, they are misunderstood and this can contribute to stigma. …