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Change of Pace brings men’s mental health into a fitness gym

November 16th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Change of Pace brings men’s mental health into a fitness gym)

picture 654_webpfr banner workingZac McHugh, founder of Change of Pace, brings his personal recovery experience to a fitness gym in Squamish, aiming to provide support and mentorship [image: istockphoto]

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Survivors of suicide loss the focus of international day, local event

November 10th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Survivors of suicide loss the focus of international day, local event)

Desperatepfr banner workingEvery 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide. Every 41 seconds someone is left to make sense of it. Vancouver Island Crisis Society offers a workshop November 25, 2015 [image: istockphoto]

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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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The Nanaimo Women’s Centre responds to a range of issues affecting families

October 27th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The Nanaimo Women’s Centre responds to a range of issues affecting families)

picture 647pfr banner workingThe Women’s Centre in Nanaimo designs its core work around strengthening women and families to create healthier communities in the mid-Island region. [image: istockphoto]

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Listening to families affected by parental mental illness, addictions

October 25th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Listening to families affected by parental mental illness, addictions)

picture 648pfr banner workingWhat would make a difference to parenting and family wellness when mental illness and/or addiction is present? Health organizations in Richmond asked — and found out. [image: istockphoto]

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