On July 6th, 2022 Stacy Ashton, executive director of the Crisis Centre of BC, presented to the BC Select Standing Committee on Health on the topic of effective strategies to address the toxic drug crisis. The Select Standing Committee on Health is a non-partisan group of MLAs tasked with examining the Province’s urgent and ongoing […]
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What Is a Crisis? Defining how a crisis happens and how crisis lines help
By: Lina Moskaleva Have you ever been through a devastating breakup, received a warning letter at work, or had a family member die? Have you had a debilitating flare-up of a chronic pain condition, a dark spiral of negative self-talk, or a realization that you will soon need to retire? Have you had to wait […]
Read More92% of British Columbians want 9-1-1 to refer mental health calls to crisis lines – Media Release
Media Release July 5, 2022 92% of British Columbians want 9-1-1 to refer mental health calls to crisis lines Vancouver, BC – Are we sending the right people into crisis situations when crisis hits? News stories highlight long waits for police and ambulance response alongside stories of over-response by police to mental health crisis. […]
Read MoreThe Power of Sharing: What I learned while filming a suicide bereavement video
By Scott Mason My name is Scott, and I am a communications volunteer at the Centre. In March and April, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to make a video for the Crisis Centre. The topic was suicide bereavement. To be honest, I don’t work in the health field or in social […]
Read MoreCrisis lines present recommendations at the Budget 2023 Consultation
On Friday, June 17th, Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre of BC in Vancouver presented recommendations for improving British Columbia’s crisis care response system at the Budget 2023 Consultation Public Hearing. Ashton presented as part of the BC Crisis Line Network, which is the network of crisis centres located across the Province of […]
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