News Items tag as: Ask Wellness Kamloops

Opioid mixtures make toxic drug supply even more dangerous in the Interior
February 25, 2021 - 6:30 AM

The opioid supply on the streets is getting more and more dangerous, but desperation often outweighs the risks for many users.
New recovery beds in Kamloops help 'fill the gaps' from drug abuse to employment
February 17, 2021 - 5:30 PM

The B.C. government announced last week it is dedicating more than $13 million to recovery beds around the province. In Kamloops, ASK Wellness received a portion of that funding to add 12 new beds to their facility at Maverick Manor.
New affordable senior housing named after Kamloops HIV/AIDS advocate
August 21, 2020 - 9:23 AM

A local advocate is being honoured with the naming of a new affordable housing development in Kamloops.
Cold snap highlights need for warming stations in Kamloops
January 14, 2020 - 6:30 PM

This week’s sudden deep freeze in Kamloops has revealed a need for 'warming stations’ for the homeless, says a local non-profit.
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Opioid mixtures make toxic drug supply even more dangerous in the Interior