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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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Coastal Health ups its game in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

November 3rd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Coastal Health ups its game in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside)

getimage.aspx“I know a lot of people who have anxiety and it is hard for them to keep appointments and stuff. There is a lot of mental health problems on the street and that is something that needs to be addressed.”  Read this story at the Vancouver Sun…

Inclusion B.C. says families supporting children with disabilities need advocates

November 2nd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Inclusion B.C. says families supporting children with disabilities need advocates)

picture 649pfr banner workingB.C. families who have children with special needs do not have access to information and advocacy to help connect them to vital community support systems [image: istockphoto]

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Mental health education program set for B.C. Hockey League players, supporters

November 2nd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Mental health education program set for B.C. Hockey League players, supporters)

CMHA BCHL Talk Today Oct 6pfr banner workingTalk Today is designed for BCHL players and their supporters to learn about mental health and increase their skills in order to help support players who may be struggling or at risk of suicide

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