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Nanaimo Brain Injury Society helps answer the question, “Now what?”

March 21st, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Brain Injury Society helps answer the question, “Now what?”)

People with acquired brain injuries face significant transitions, from hospital to home or from who they were to who they are now. These transitions have a huge impact on the everyday lives of survivors, as well as their as well as their family and friends

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Shave for mental health event April 14th, 2018 at Studio 10 Salon in Campbell River

March 16th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Shave for mental health event April 14th, 2018 at Studio 10 Salon in Campbell River)

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In support of Mental Health, Tina and Craig Herman will be at Studio 10 Salon, in Campbell River, shaving all their head hair off on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00am. Mental illness has affected family and relatives of Tina and Craig. This is an issue that is very important in their lives. Tina’s hair will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. Please support Tina and Craig by donating to the Vancouver Island Mental Health Society. Studio 10 Salon is located at 1191 Shoppers Row, Campbell River (phone 250 830 1002).

Moms, families: End the failed war on drugs, which is a war on the people we love

February 14th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Moms, families: End the failed war on drugs, which is a war on the people we love)

people first media mixcloudA network of Canadian mothers and families whose loved ones have died due to substance use, or hope for recovery, envision a new approach based on reducing harm, where people who use drugs are treated with respect, compassion and support

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Land-based service delivery models can enhance hope, belonging, meaning, purpose

February 13th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Land-based service delivery models can enhance hope, belonging, meaning, purpose)

people first media mixcloudThe Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is educating Canadians about the importance of land-based service delivery models and the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum in providing mental health services–and preparing for and responding to crises–in First Nations

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Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action

February 7th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action)

people first media mixcloudThe second annual Nanaimo Women March On demonstration was held Saturday January 20, 2018, with an emphasis on intersectionality and the prevention of violence against women

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Annual Eating Disorders Awareness campaigns launch February 1st

January 30th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Annual Eating Disorders Awareness campaigns launch February 1st)

picture 788bpeople first media mixcloudAnnual Eating Disorders Awareness campaigns are launched across Canada during the first week of February. British Columbia’s campaign will focus on orthorexia — an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating

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