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A new law aims to distinguish between bitter splits and truly dangerous ones— and get women and children out of harm’s way.
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"A mental-health crisis team in Victoria that launched in January has fielded more than 500 calls with just a few requiring police assistance ... Victoria Coun. Krista Loughton said the program helps police keep their focus on crime, rather than mental health, while supporting people in a way that is more relatable to someone in crisis. 'We’re changing the system with a response like this,' she said." ![]()
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The Victoria PACT team is available at 250-818-2454 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
"The purpose of this 2023 CYSN Check-in is to do a "temperature check" and hear from families about their recent experiences accessing services and supports for children and youth with disabilities through the Ministry of Children and Family Development's (MCFD) Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Programs and other government funded services."
You are not alone. 9-8-8 is Canada’s new helpline for anyone who is thinking about suicide or who is worried about someone they know. Reach out for help, whenever you need it. “This will save lives,” says Michel Rodrigue, president and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). ![]()
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“The 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a vital support and more than just a number — a simple call in a time of crisis can be a turning point. This helpline breaks the silence and offers support to individuals.” ![]()
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To learn more, please visit 988.ca/
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The #GoC with @camhnews are proud to announce the launch of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline across the country. This easy-to-remember number will connect anyone in Canada to free 24/7 #SuicidePrevention support by phone and text. https://ow.ly/CP4350QcSwe #988Canada
Last day! RCY’s CYSN check-in survey is open until MIDNIGHT. Families of children and youth with support needs, let us know about your experiences accessing support services, what’s missing and how you envision an ideal system of services would look like.
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kzYkWD56hmOvps