B.C. launches first involuntary treatment centre at Surrey correctional facility

April 24, 2025, 7:20 pm

British Columbia has taken a bold step by opening its inaugural secure involuntary treatment centre aimed at addressing complex mental-health and addiction issues among justice-involved individuals. The facility, nestled in a Surrey correctional complex, is designed to tackle overlapping brain injury concerns in a way that few would have predicted.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. opens new units in promised expansion of involuntary care for mental health, addictions, brain injury

thestar.com / New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

globalnews.ca / B.C.’s first involuntary treatment centre opens at Surrey correctional facility

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B.C. First Nations Appeal at UN Against Toxic Drug Crisis

April 24, 2025, 5:20 pm

Delegates from the Tsilhqot'in Nation have taken their plea to the United Nations, urging both provincial and federal governments to step up support in battling a toxic drug crisis. Citing inadequate recovery resources, they demand immediate intervention to protect vulnerable communities from the ever-escalating dangers of toxic drug supplies.

cbc.ca / Tŝilhqot'in Nation at UN calls for government help battling toxic drug crisis

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

thestar.com / B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

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