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Mental Health
Man in custody after employee at Penticton convenience store assaulted
PENTICTON – RCMP have a man in custody after a shoplifter assaulted a Penticton convenience…
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…
UBCO researcher says ecstasy ‘promising’ for PTSD treatment
KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan researchers took part in an international study which shows that the…
Free counselling available permanently at UBCO
KELOWNA – A barrier-free wellness clinic, accessible without an appointment to anyone who needs help.…
Stigma Strolls through Kelowna for charity
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Stigma Stroll took place in Kelowna this morning, June 8, attracting dozens…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CMHA propose 30 more affordable housing units for Vernon
Vernon could have 30 more units of affordable housing as the Canadian Mental Health Association…
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…
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…
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…
1 in 4 teenage girls in Kamloops and the Okanagan cut themselves
Don’t confuse teenagers who cut themselves on purpose with those contemplating suicide. That's a cautionary…