News Items tag as: 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.
Six new substance abuse and mental health beds open in Kamloops
October 12, 2016 - 11:08 AM

KAMLOOPS - Six new recovery beds have been opened in a Kamloops health centre to enhance mental health and substance use services for patients.
Interior Health providing more beds for mental health and substance abuse patients
September 22, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - By the end of this year, more support beds will be available for individuals with mental health issues and those grappling with substance abuse in the Southern Interior.
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News Items tag as: Mental health

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

Six new substance abuse and mental health beds open in Kamloops

Interior Health providing more beds for mental health and substance abuse patients

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