Jan 23. A National Survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports 45.9 million (or 20%) American adults aged 18 or older experienced mental illness in the past year. More details
Jan 19. Bell Let's Talk Day announced for Wednesday February 8, 2012. More details
Jan 16. David Granirer, Founder of "Stand Up For Mental Health" will be doing a stand up comedic "Webinar" on Jan 19 from 11-12:30 Pacific Time, 2:00 pm-3:00pm Eastern Time. Flyer // RSVP by E-mail
Jan 13. CMA announces that 14 patient advocacy groups have endorsed the joint CMA-CNA principles to guide the transformation of the health care system. MDSC participlated in this release.
Jan 6. Plan to attend the 4th Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (CDPAC) conference "Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention: It Works!" in Ottawa, February 7-10, 2012. More details // PDF
Jan 5. Plan to attend the 2nd National Mental Health Conference "Mental Health Disorders: Challenges With Youth, Aboriginal Communities & the Criminal Justice System" in Winnipeg, March 14-15, 2012. MDSC is a proud supporter of this event. More details
Jan 5. Plan to attend the 5th International Stigma Conference "Together Against Stigma: Changing how we see mental illness" in Ottawa, June 4-6, 2012. More details
Archives
The province of B.C. reorganized the planning and delivery of health services on a regional basis with local health authorities being responsible for the planning and coordination of mental health services.
- Northern Health Authority
- Interior Health Authority
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
- Fraser Health Authority
- Provincial Health Services Authority
Here to Help
Although this guide is quite dated, it is a comprehensive listing of the types of supports and services helpful to people with mental health problems and can serve as a reference for what is available.
HealthLink BC
Simply dial 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to connect with registered health professionals specially trained to provide confidential health information and advice on the telephone. Nurses are available 24 hours daily, pharmacists are available between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m and dietitians from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Mon-Fri.
Toll Free 24 Hour Health Line: Dial 8-1-1
Deaf and hearing-impaired: Dial 7-1-1
Translation Services available in over 130 languages
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
This site provides a listing of physicians accepting patients by location.
Mood Disorders Association B.C.
This link will connect you to the Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia. Built on the principles of self-help this organization provide information, education and support to people with mood disorders and their families.
BC Self Help
Self-Help Resource Association of BC
306 - 1212 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V1
Canada
Tel: 604-733-6186
Fax: 604-730-1015
E-mail: shra@telus.net
Self Help Resource Centre of B.C. has an online listing of province wide self help resources including support groups for mood and anxiety disorders.
British Columbia Psychological Association
This site offers a referral service by specialty and a description of services provided by psychologists.
Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia
1111 Melville St., Suite 1200
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 3V6
Tel.: 604.688.3234,
Toll Free: 800.555.8222
Fax: 604.688.3236,
E-mail: office@cmha-bc.org
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
#201, 6011 Westminster Highway
Richmond, BC V7C 4V4
Tel: (604) 270-7841
Fax: (604) 270-9861
Provincial Office E-mail: bcss.prov@telus.net
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