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More than half of Vancouver parents surveyed reported allowing their children to use electronic devices like smartphones and tablets, despite health guidelines. 

How would you like to win a few thousand dollars?

Three new youth homes – including a low-barrier house – are now open for young people experiencing homelessness, mental health and substance use problems.

Program helps improve access to active living choices for marginalized or vulnerable communities.

Join us on February 28 for Innovations in Health Care, an interactive forum on how we’re using technology to transform patient care. (Tech proficiency not required!)

Learn about some of the latest and greatest tech innovations in use or coming soon to Vancouver at the Innovation Fair on February 28.

The Women’s ICMT fits the model of a traditional Intensive Case Management team, but with a women’s specific lens. They provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, women-centred care.

Program serves 650 meals a month to 400 clients on the North Shore.

Thanks to a $2,500 donation from the VGH Thrift Store, Vancouver’s Child and Youth Mental Health Program has purchased warm clothing and shoes for homeless youth.

Emma lives in the DTES. She has diabetes, bipolar disorder, and trauma from abuse. She is on medications for her conditions, but she also uses street opioids. She sees a counsellor, a psychiatrist, a GP, a social worker and a pharmacist. Her care needs are complex. But she isn’t unique to the clients we see in the DTES.