News Items tag as: Canadian Mental Health Association

Kamloops mental health expert raises concerns over involuntary care expansion
September 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Since BC NDP leader David Eby announced an expansion to BC’s involuntary mental health care system many experts have raised concerns.
Kamloops cops took personal videos of homeless shelter, made 'disrespectful' comments
April 25, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops shelter provider says police have shown a pattern of disrespect towards their clients, recently taking videos and making "inappropriate" comments while responding to two overdose calls.
The business case for removing police from mental health calls in Okanagan, Kamloops
October 09, 2022 - 7:03 AM

It’s one thing to say that police should no longer be the default service to respond to calls from people dealing with mental health crises because it's better for those in need. But there's also a business case for making a change.
North Vancouver leading the way on mental health calls in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 28, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Two pilot projects underway in North Vancouver may lead the way to freeing police from responding to most mental health calls.
Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods
January 10, 2022 - 7:55 AM

It’s been a tough year for B.C. Interior residents, as natural disasters coupled with the pandemic have correlated with an increase in crisis line calls.
Kamloops councillor says ‘we failed’ homeless resident who died of hypothermia
January 04, 2022 - 12:52 PM

A homeless senior died in the cold earlier this winter and a city councillor is calling for more action to be taken to provide adequate shelter.
Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts
December 24, 2021 - 7:00 PM

For even the jolliest of folk, the holiday season can quickly shift to a hectic and stressful time, filled with too much food, too much alcohol, overspending and not enough rest, which can all hinder mental health.
Cold weather fills Kamloops's homeless shelters to capacity
February 09, 2021 - 3:02 PM

The cold snap is squeezing capacity at Kamloops's homeless shelters which are all now full, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services
October 16, 2020 - 7:00 AM

When Kamloops resident Nathaniel Martin's daughter wanted to cut his hair, he came up with an idea to give back to the community while rocking the bad 'do.
Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend
April 07, 2020 - 12:15 PM

With the Easter long weekend just days away, the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering tips on how to stay connected when for the first time in people's lives they can't get together in groups as normal.
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Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
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Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
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Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: Canadian Mental Health Association

Kamloops mental health expert raises concerns over involuntary care expansion

Kamloops cops took personal videos of homeless shelter, made 'disrespectful' comments

The business case for removing police from mental health calls in Okanagan, Kamloops

North Vancouver leading the way on mental health calls in Kamloops, Okanagan

Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods

Kamloops councillor says ‘we failed’ homeless resident who died of hypothermia

Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts

Cold weather fills Kamloops's homeless shelters to capacity

Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services

Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend

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