Answering the call, every time: Pathway to Hope Stacy Ashton, Executive Director A ten-year action plan from the newly created Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was released on June 29 called “Pathway to Hope: B.C.’s mental health roadmap”. In Minister Judy Darcy’s words: At the heart of A Pathway to Hope is a powerful […]
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Marking National Indigenous Peoples Day
We provide support and services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous people across British Columbia. Our offices are located on the traditional territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We make this statement as an act of reconciliation and a response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and […]
Read MoreLetter to Members of Parliament
Recognizing the importance of suicide prevention across Canada and for the work of Members of Parliament on passing Charlie Angus’s private member bill to establish a National Suicide Prevention Plan, Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre, sent the following letter to all MP’s: Thank you. I was deeply moved to see in […]
Read MoreReal estate: a foundation to build upon
“The founders of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC wanted to make sure people in crisis would always have a place to turn when crisis hits. Our story is familiar to many who bought homes in the 1970s and have seen the value of their property appreciate greatly over time. Your home […]
Read MoreWith deepest gratitude, thank you!
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for the Crisis Centre to recognize those of you who devote your time, energy, and passion ensuring that we can provide hope for people when they need it most. Our volunteers are mission critical in responding to our callers and chatters, and in carrying the message that we are […]
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