The Weekly

Hear from everyday change-makers who are working to stop overdoses. Learn from those who are helping to put a human face on the overdose crisis in our province. Powerful stories that can help others heal, provide hope and remind us of our humanity. Share these stories with others and get involved in your community. Together we can build greater awareness about overdose.

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5 Ways People Made a Difference in 2019

Throughout 2019, people from all walks of life worked hard to save lives, reduce stigma and raise awareness of the overdose emergency in B.C. These change-...
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Mental Health and Self-Care Over the Holidays

During the holidays, many people hope to spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. As well as feelings of happiness and celebration, the holiday...
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Household Safety for Medications

It’s important to follow safety guidelines for all medications – whether they are prescription medications like opioids or benzodiazepines – or purchased over-...
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How Foundry Supports Youth to Find Positive Pathways

If someone’s substance use affects their grades at school, performance at work or relationships with friends and family, they may be experiencing substance use...
Jashandeep Gill talks about mental health to reduce stigma

South Asian Youth Talk to Reduce Mental Health Stigma

As an ambassador with the South Asian Youth Mental Health (SAYMH) program, Jashandeep Gill is part of a team of young people working to reduce stigma in B.C....
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Project Angel Gives Hope in Overdose Emergency

An innovative partnership in Abbotsford is showing that when different parts of a community work together, bridges can be built, hearts can be opened, and...
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Stories of Recovery

Mental health and substance use challenges can be different for everyone. How these challenges start, the way people experience them, and the pathways people...

Common Types of Opioids

Opioids are a group of substances with pain-relieving properties. They come in many different types, strengths, and forms and are mostly prescribed by doctors...
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From Substance Use and Self-Medicating to Treatment and Community

Drugs were always in the background when Bryan was growing up. His mother experienced substance use challenges, and Bryan first tried drugs at a young age,...

Youth and Substance Use: Getting Help Early at Foundry

Many people experiment with using substances early in life – in fact, youth ages 15-24 use unregulated substances more than any other age group in Canada....