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It can be a short journey, or a long one; either way the…
BEPPLE: Talking about mental illness
On Wednesday, April 13, Margaret Trudeau will be in Kamloops. She’ll be speaking at a…
Officials with Kamloops’ Emerald Centre hoping for better communication
KAMLOOPS – Shelter capacity is extending at the Emerald Centre downtown to accommodate more male…
Margaret Trudeau to speak in Kamloops about mental health
KAMLOOPS – The prime minister's mom is coming to to town to talk mental health.…
Mental health wait list forces Vernon mom to make heart-breaking decision
'IT'S THE HARDEST THING TO DO' VERNON – After trying to get help for her…
Interior Health providing more beds for mental health and substance abuse patients
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – By the end of this year, more support beds will be available for…
Six new substance abuse and mental health beds open in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Six new recovery beds have been opened in a Kamloops health centre to…
Honour Ranch near Kamloops will provide refuge for those suffering after serving our country
KAMLOOPS – For first responders and soldiers dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a ranch…
Support for those facing addictions, mental health issues expands in Vernon
VERNON – Individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues in the North Okanagan…
Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Two Kelowna organizations have joined forces to raise $2 million for an integrated…
Bylaw concerned about man living in wooden crate in downtown Vernon
VERNON – A man living in a wooden crate downtown Vernon is generating some concerns.…
MY FRIEND INGRID: Kelowna woman hopes to inspire others to break stigma of mental illness
''I WAS ASHAMED AND EMBARRASSED. I HAVE A YOUNGER SISTER, WHO I FEEL I SHOULD…
Man who set Shuswap home ablaze had mental health, addictions issues
SALMON ARM – When a police officer tried to pull him from a burning home…
Vernon School District using community work to help kids, says punishment is not the answer
“IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR, IT’S THE STORY UNDERNEATH” VERNON – It…
Street-level help for mental health and substance abuse in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A new partnership between Kelowna RCMP and Interior Health will provide better help…