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Who is homeless? Why? What is being done to help? What can I do?

Who is homeless? Why? What is being done to help? What can I do?

by ccsadmin | Mar 5, 2022 | People First Media

AUDIO | Homelessness is a huge problem in North America – and all over the world. But who is homeless? Why? What is being done to address the situation? What can I do? These questions and many more are addressed in Shelter, a book for readers aged nine to 12 and the...
Bell Let’s Talk: A catalyst for support and self-disclosure, or corporate greed?

Bell Let’s Talk: A catalyst for support and self-disclosure, or corporate greed?

by ccsadmin | Mar 5, 2022 | People First Media

AUDIO | For years, the stigma around depression has caused many to suffer in silence. Since its launch by Canadian telecommunications giant Bell Canada in 2010, the Bell Let’s Talk campaign has aimed to change the narrative around mental health. But Bell itself has...
The toxic illicit drug supply claimed the lives of at least 2,224 British Columbians in 2021

The toxic illicit drug supply claimed the lives of at least 2,224 British Columbians in 2021

by ccsadmin | Feb 18, 2022 | People First Media

AUDIO | The toxic illicit drug supply claimed the lives of at least 2,224 British Columbians in 2021, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service. “Over the past seven years, our province has experienced a devastating loss of life due to a toxic...
Finding the right door to knock on: Mental health support

Finding the right door to knock on: Mental health support

by ccsadmin | Feb 2, 2022 | People First Media

AUDIO | “When it comes to reaching out, it often is about finding the right door to knock on,” according to Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division. Jonny Morris spoke with People First Radio about navigating the public...
Growing concerns about seniors in Campbell River losing homes, fearing the loss of homes

Growing concerns about seniors in Campbell River losing homes, fearing the loss of homes

by ccsadmin | Jul 30, 2021 | People First Media

The John Howard Society of North Island offers a range of programs and services including homeless outreach and prevention, a program that connects people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing and community-based support services. Almost 50 per cent...
Aboriginal Youth Navigators work to help youth aging out of Ministry care

Aboriginal Youth Navigators work to help youth aging out of Ministry care

by ccsadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | People First Media

Youth homelessness refers to young people between the ages of 13 and 24 who are living independently of parents and/or caregivers, and importantly, lack many of the social supports deemed necessary for the transition from childhood to adulthood. In such circumstances,...
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