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Award-winning filmmaker brings compelling harm reduction stories to Nanaimo

September 29th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Award-winning filmmaker brings compelling harm reduction stories to Nanaimo)

picture 766people first media mixcloudHarm reduction remains unknown to most North Americans, despite affecting millions. Like the film’s subjects, its non-judgmental approach to health care has often been ignored, or hidden in plain sight

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Vancouver Island Mental Health Society marks 40 years of service at AGM

June 28th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Vancouver Island Mental Health Society marks 40 years of service at AGM)

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) held its 2017 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 26th. Barnabas Walther, executive director, spoke about the Society’s 40-year history and its expanding continuum of care. Board chairperson Valerie Fulford shared a VIMHS client’s personal story of struggle and success. Newly-elected and continuing board members gathered (image above) after the AGM to plan for the coming year.  Audio: 759_valerie fulford_barnabas walther_VIMHS AGM_june 26_2017_40

VIMHS executive director Barnabas Walther focuses on the future at annual meeting

June 26th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on VIMHS executive director Barnabas Walther focuses on the future at annual meeting)

picture 700banner pfrVancouver Island Mental Health Society has seen significant change over the past two years, and the organization expects new programming will be added in the near future

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Report card finds that B.C. fails to make the grade in women’s equality

November 9th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Report card finds that B.C. fails to make the grade in women’s equality)

picture 652pfr banner workingWhile the situation for women in BC has seen minor improvements this year, unfortunately for many women, BC continues to fail to deliver on its responsibilities, West Coast LEAF says

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All the way home: From homelessness to healthy professional helping others

November 9th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on All the way home: From homelessness to healthy professional helping others)

picture 653pfr banner workingDerek Book spent the first 20 years of his life in substantial crisis, but went on to become university-educated, and has been working in the field of social work for over 12 years [image: istockphoto]

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BC Seniors Advocate calls for more help for low-income renters, homeowners

May 25th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on BC Seniors Advocate calls for more help for low-income renters, homeowners)

picture 633pfr banner workingSeniors in every corner of the province of British Columbia are frustrated and concerned about the availability, appropriateness and affordability of housing

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