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Media Release: BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Report on the BC Budget 2024 Consultation

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Response to the Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation Vancouver, BC – Today’s release of the Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Service may mark a decisive commitment by the Provincial Government to the creation of a coordinated wrap-around mental health crisis response system for British […]

Media Release: BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Government of Canada 9-8-8 Investment Announcement

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MEDIA RELEASE BC Crisis Line Network Responds to the Government of Canada’s Announcement of an $177 Million Investment to Implement the National 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline July 24, 2023 Vancouver, BC – The BC Crisis Line Network took part in this morning’s announcement by the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and […]

A Home Run for the Crisis Centre 

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By Effie Pow — In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support, Crisis Centre of BC youth educator volunteer Mirrick Koh stepped onto the pitcher’s mound to throw the ceremonial opening pitch at the Vancouver Canadians RBC We Care Wednesday baseball game on May 31, 2023 against the Eugene Emeralds. This special event brought […]

Study Finds Mental Health Challenges Among Legal Professionals, Law Firm Commits to Helping

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By Effie Pow — The legal profession can be a highly demanding and stressful field, with many professionals experiencing burnout, anxiety, and depression. Roper Greyell, one of the largest employment and labour law firms in Western Canada, is leading the charge in prioritizing the mental health and well-being of legal professionals.  In a time when […]

Mental Health Through the Eyes of Children: Pear Tree School’s Student Reflections and Sculpture Exhibition

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Teaching kids about mental health and emotional well-being is one of the most important things we can do in preparing them to navigate the ups and downs of life. Pear Tree School is one of Vancouver’s schools prioritizing topics of mental health for their students and recruiting the Crisis Centre’s Self-Care for Mental Health Workshop […]