Substance Use Outreach Services involve street-outreach and outreach within facilities through text, telephone & face-to-face contact. Service links people who use substances to treatment and support systems in the community. Outreach services may also be included in other Substance Use Services.
Call 310-MHSU (6478) to connect with your local Mental Health & Substance Use centre
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Your emergency kit should always include critical supplies like water, food, and a wind-up radio, but you can also add items that are unique to your situation.
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On July 1, 2025, Dr. Robinson will celebrate 10 years as a urologist at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH).
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Doug Berry says he is thankful for the travel support through Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services (CTAAS) program.
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Andrea has gone from living in a tent city in Kelowna to full-time employment, owning a car and renting a place of her own thanks to the fentanyl patch program.
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Meet 2 IH volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Teresa volunteers at RIH; Lee Reid of Nelson is active in the seniors' community.
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With her dedication to clinical excellence & inclusive care, Dr. Hilary Brotherhood isn't just a physician, but a trusted community member & thoughtful leader.
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