News Items tag as: Mental health

Kamloops RCMP, Interior Health plan to sign a new agreement for Car 40 program
May 22, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A mobile mental health unit initiated by Interior Health and Kamloops RCMP will keep patrolling after a joint agreement ended last month.
A mother battles the system as her Kamloops son fights drug addiction, mental illness
May 08, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A mother of a Kamloops man says she is losing hope of ever getting her son help for his drug addiction and mental health.
Mental Wellness, A Yard at a Time
September 04, 2017 - 12:00 AM

It can be a short journey, or a long one; either way the Okanagan Mental Health Services Society (OMHSS) in Kelowna plays an integral part in supporting those needing some acceptance and assistance.
Dogs alleviate feelings of stress and homesickness: UBC Okanagan study
August 31, 2017 - 4:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Attending university brings a mountain of challenges to students and stress is one of them, however, a study shows a furry companion can help your mental health.
VIDEO: Okanagan woman begs for help after mental health and legal systems fail her family
July 21, 2017 - 4:44 PM

KELOWNA - A Kelowna woman is reaching out for help after over two years of fighting the mental health and legal system on behalf of her brother.
Parents of Kelowna teen who took her own life speak out about mental health
April 27, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Georgia McAlpine took her life just before her 19th birthday. In her suicide note she told her parents to open up the conversation on mental health, and that’s exactly what they’re doing.
Honour Ranch near Kamloops speeding up project after provincial funding boost
April 12, 2017 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Allan De Genova has a message to military families and emergency workers dealing with PTSD — hang on.
MY FRIEND INGRID: Kelowna woman hopes to inspire others to break stigma of mental illness
January 27, 2017 - 12:40 PM

''I WAS ASHAMED AND EMBARRASSED. I HAVE A YOUNGER SISTER, WHO I FEEL I SHOULD BE A ROLE MODEL FOR.'
Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna
December 06, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Two Kelowna organizations have joined forces to raise $2 million for an integrated youth health clinic in the city.
Honour Ranch near Kamloops will provide refuge for those suffering after serving our country
October 25, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - For first responders and soldiers dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a ranch near Kamloops will soon provide refuge.
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News Items tag as: Mental health

Kamloops RCMP, Interior Health plan to sign a new agreement for Car 40 program

A mother battles the system as her Kamloops son fights drug addiction, mental illness

Mental Wellness, A Yard at a Time

Dogs alleviate feelings of stress and homesickness: UBC Okanagan study

VIDEO: Okanagan woman begs for help after mental health and legal systems fail her family

Parents of Kelowna teen who took her own life speak out about mental health

Honour Ranch near Kamloops speeding up project after provincial funding boost

MY FRIEND INGRID: Kelowna woman hopes to inspire others to break stigma of mental illness

Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna

Honour Ranch near Kamloops will provide refuge for those suffering after serving our country

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