Research continues to show that most people living with a mental illness are not violent and most people who are violent do not have a mental illness.

B.C.’s supportive-housing system faces challenges in preventing people from getting entrenched in cycle of homelessness /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/british…

At Home Chez Soi provided a way forward and the results were known and shared widely. Every municipality in BC needs to own and act on those lessons asap with integrated support from all levels of govt. it’s not too late.

‘Calls to Action’ issued 5 months after cops shoot B.C. man dead during ‘wellness’ check saanichnews.com/news/calls-to-…

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I’m absolutely blown away. Just realized egg salad is chicken salad.

UBCM: Lieutenant-governor supports mental health working group nsnews.com/bc-news/ubcm-l… via North Shore News

We are building relationships and trust...which means people feel supported...not worried about the repercussions...so proud of our team. infotel.ca/newsitem/the-b…

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Appreciate Alfred’s honesty and courage in saying this isn’t good enough for the people I care about. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

As the world continues to react to the murder of Mahsa Amini, protests continue not only in Iran but around the world, including the Lower Mainland. CMHA NWV stands in solidarity with people across the globe who are fighting for gender equality and fundamental human rights.

'I just don't think that he thought this would happen to him' timescolonist.com/local-news/i-j… via Times Colonist

This is such a great article and so well written. Huge thanks to those like Maria willing to share their stories of healing ❤️‍🩹 CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

❄️❄️❄️SAVE THE DATE ❄️❄️❄️ On December 6! The Kelty Dennehy Resource Centre will host a winter craft sale showcasing work of volunteers & community members including pottery, knitting, paintings and more. Keep an eye out for more details, available soon!

“They just wanted to be with their mom. And I was denied that. We were denied to be a family.” Latest by contributing storyteller Brielle Morgan indiginews.com/features/indig…

When we think about fear, there are two types, legitimate fear for which there is some valid basis and fear that is rooted in our mental projections. There’s a Tibetan saying that if you let your mind run wild, you’ll see a robber in an empty house.

I know this is a complex issue and I am not an ethicist …but I am mortified that we would approve MAiD for mental illness in Canada before we would approve comprehensive publicly-funded access to mental healthcare.

Read how the success by the North Shore Peer Assisted Care Team has spurred the creation of 12 similar groups across BC. #PACT #CMHABC thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/2…

TY Brent Richter and North Shore News for ur support. A mentally health community starts with ppl feeling like they can ask for the help they need and want. We’re getting there!

Indigenous People Bear the Brunt of the Toxic Drug Crisis via The Tyee thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/2…