Dementia Update
April 25, 2019

Dementia is a complex, degenerative condition that erodes an individual’s cognitive abilities, stealing a person’s memories, talents and even their identities. Today, close to 27,000 British Columbians between the ages of 65 and 84 live with some form of dementia, with an additional almost 25,...

November 26, 2018

Hazards – whether natural or man-made – can happen anywhere and to anyone. Earthquakes, wildfires, pandemics and other mass casualty incidents can strike at any time with little or no warning, leaving a community unable to cope and causing serious harm to people’s safety, health and welfare....

September 30, 2014

For youth transitioning to adulthood, life can sometimes feel overwhelming when burdened with new challenges and pressures not previously experienced. 

Unfortunately, for the 12-20% of transition-age youth (15 to 24 years of age) in British Columbia who suffer from some form of mental...

September 15, 2014

Many youth transitioning from adolescence to adulthood experience challenges, but this path can be particularly difficult for the estimated 12 to 20% of young British Columbians who suffer from mental illness.  It is during this time that many mental health conditions first appear, but sadly...