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Mental Health
On the outside, it’s a Christmas market but behind it is an incredible story
In the midst of renovating a building to set up a new business with her…
Violent offender made ‘good points’ during rant while being sentenced: Vernon judge
A provincial court judge has told a chronic violent offender with a history of mental…
Mental health check: Vernon Men’s Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers…
CMHA propose 30 more affordable housing units for Vernon
Vernon could have 30 more units of affordable housing as the Canadian Mental Health Association…
Help is coming to B.C. Interior for first responders with workplace trauma
ASHCROFT – A new facility focused on supporting the mental health and well being of…
Okanagan police might be the missing link in dealing with community mental health conflicts
PENTICTON – Const. James Grandy uses an example to explain his new role at Penticton…
B.C. Lottery Corporation loses bid to have have human rights complaint thrown out
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman who says her mental disability wasn't taken seriously by her…
New temporary home found for youth mental health centre in Kelowna
KELOWNA – After a kitchen fire forced the closure of the Foundry youth mental health…
Ride Don’t Hide to start the conversation about mental illness this weekend
The national cycling fundraiser Ride Don’t Hide is back again this year with events planned…
Stigma Strolls through Kelowna for charity
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Stigma Stroll took place in Kelowna this morning, June 8, attracting dozens…
Free counselling available permanently at UBCO
KELOWNA – A barrier-free wellness clinic, accessible without an appointment to anyone who needs help.…
UBCO researcher says ecstasy ‘promising’ for PTSD treatment
KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan researchers took part in an international study which shows that the…
It’s mental health story time with Once Upon a Stigma in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The Okanagan Young Professionals Collective will host Once Upon a Stigma in Kelowna…
Man in custody after employee at Penticton convenience store assaulted
PENTICTON – RCMP have a man in custody after a shoplifter assaulted a Penticton convenience…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops woman advocating to change perceptions of eating disorders
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman living with an eating disorder is making waves spreading awareness…
Smoking pot may be good for your mental health
KELOWNA – Legalization of cannabis may not solve the opioid crisis or end traffic deaths,…
Why a Kamloops organization wants to address first responders’ mental health
KAMLOOPS – First responders are people trained to tackle all kinds of emergency situations, but…
Kamloops RCMP, Interior Health plan to sign a new agreement for Car 40 program
KAMLOOPS – A mobile mental health unit initiated by Interior Health and Kamloops RCMP will…
A mother battles the system as her Kamloops son fights drug addiction, mental illness
KAMLOOPS – A mother of a Kamloops man says she is losing hope of ever…
Pairing psych nurses with cops on patrol is paying off, Kelowna RCMP say
KELOWNA – A program started last year to divert police calls involving people with mental…
How Kamloops bylaw officers are doing things differently
KAMLOOPS – Bylaw officers in Kamloops now have a new tool under their belt when…
Vernon mother fears son with disabilities could be homeless, incarcerated after she’s gone
VERNON – Classic Jay: When he was 10 years old, his teachers noticed him trying…
Kamloops mayor optimistic after meeting new Mental Health and Addictions Minister
KAMLOOPS – After a roundtable discussion between city officials, the Kamloops RCMP Superintendent and the…
‘Things need to change:’ Parents of North Okanagan man lost to suicide speak up
VERNON – A mother and father who lost their son to suicide are sharing his…