Tag: Addictions

New addiction treatment beds open in Powell River

Health Tyler Hay -
Powell River now has 12 new addiction treatment beds for men. A grand opening will be held for the Arbutus Facility inside the old Powell River Fire Hall on Oct. 3. With the expansion, in partnership with Together We Can Miklat Recovery will have a total of 24 treatment beds.

Powell River receives 20 housing spaces for addictions, mental health care

News Bill Kingston -
The provincial government has announced additional housing spaces for people in Powell River suffering from mental health and substance...

Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government

News Justin Goulet -
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Mid-Island...

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