August 3, 2023 Dear partner in child, youth and young adult mental health and substance use care, As the Assistant Deputy Minister of Child, Youth and Mental Health Policy at the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, I’m happy to provide an update on the work...

Earlier this week the Province announced that it was renewing its commitment to the BC Addiction Recovery Association (BCARA). Formerly known as the Recovery Council of BC, the BCARA has been provided $50,000 from the provincial government to hire staff and...

People living with substance-use challenges will benefit from the Province’s renewed commitment to the BC Addiction Recovery Association (BCARA), making recovery possible and accessible. “We want people facing addictions to get services when they need them,” said...