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Junior hockey player Myles Mattila is a widely-recognized mental health ambassador

October 16th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Junior hockey player Myles Mattila is a widely-recognized mental health ambassador)

picture 767people first media mixcloud18-year-old hockey player Myles Mattila has been recognized by the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association for promoting education and awareness about mental health issues among young athletes

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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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Community steps up to donate, install much-needed new beds at VIMHS houses

September 11th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Community steps up to donate, install much-needed new beds at VIMHS houses)

picture 762pfr-banner-post-1Members of the Rotary Club of Nanaimo, along with Sleep Country Canada and individual donors, have made a tremendous difference in the lives of Vancouver Island Mental Health residents

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VIMHS Campbell River centre helps people struggling with substance use & addiction

August 29th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on VIMHS Campbell River centre helps people struggling with substance use & addiction)

picture 760pfr-banner-post-1Vancouver Island Mental Health Society’s sobering and assessment centre provides front line help 24/7 for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction [image: centre coordinator Kevin James]

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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

Study asks people using drugs to shape their primary care

June 6th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Study asks people using drugs to shape their primary care)

pfr-banner-post-1Primary health care delivered with understanding and compassion for people who use drugs is the focus of a new Greater Victoria patient-oriented research study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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