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Effects of Climate Change on Mental Health: Crisis Centre of BC responds to the IPCC Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report

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Vancouver, BC – The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre of BC) expresses deep concern about the findings of the IPCC Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report regarding the effects of climate change on mental health. As a member of the BC Crisis Line Network that serves people across British Columbia, we […]

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A Cup of Tea for the Soul: Sharing stories of grief and love

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Losing a loved one to suicide leaves a disorienting storm of emotions and questions with no answers in its wake; connecting with others who have already navigated the terrain helps. The Crisis Centre of BC’s new program, A Cup of Tea for the Soul, creates new opportunities for community building, connection, and learning for those […]

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Better Together: The story of the Kingfisher Bluez annual fundraiser

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Raunie Mae Baker and Tim Clapp wear their hearts on their sleeves. Tim Clapp runs a long standing Vancouver record label, Kingfisher Bluez. Every year around Christmas time, the Kingfisher Bluez musicians and friends of the label host a band showcase – with 100% of the profits going to the Crisis Centre of BC.  “The […]

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All of Us Can Help: Response to Mental Health Crisis on Alex Fraser Bridge

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Vancouver, BC – On Monday, January 23rd, the Alex Fraser Bridge, connecting Richmond and New Westminster with North Delta, was shut down due to emergency personnel responding to a person on the bridge experiencing a mental health crisis.  After several hours of negotiation, the person in crisis was returned to safety. However, the Delta Police […]

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