Category: Mental Health and Addictions
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Sheltering in Parks, Provincial Election and Bylaw Enforcement – Mayor’s Sunday EMAIL – September 27 2020
Hello everyone, Thanks for taking the time to write to me this past week. Because of the high volume of emails we’ve been receiving about people camping in parks, I’ve been reading all of your emails, then responding to all of you at once. I don’t want to repeat myself from previous Sunday emails, because…
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Province Secures Safe Shelter, Supports for People Living in Topaz and Pandora Encampments
Press availability, media Q and A. Saturday April 25th. I’d like to thank the Province for their announcement today and for working in partnership with the City to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in our communities. In particular, it was was terrific to hear the approach taken by Ministers Farnworth, Simpson and…
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Ambrose Place: Love and Decolonizing Housing, Health and Wellness
I had an incredible experience earlier this week that I’m really excited to share. I was in a situation where I was expecting one thing and something completely different happened. In the space between expectation and experience, there was inspiration, love and great deal of learning. I was invited by Fran Hunt-Jinnochi, Executive Director of…
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Comprehensive Approach Needed to Public Safety, Mental Health, and Addictions
There are people living on the streets of Victoria who struggle with mental health and addictions. I’ve learned that these conditions are often a result of childhood trauma or brain injuries. Although we don’t have verifiable data, there seems to be an increasing number of people in this situation. Their challenges are highly visible and…
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Overdose Awareness Day
Today, Victoria will recognize Overdose Awareness Day from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with a gathering in Centennial Square. Organized by the South Island Community Overdose Response Network (SICORN), this event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and remember those we’ve lost, and to educate ourselves to prevent future loss of life.…
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Moms Like Us
A month and a half ago, I had a call from a group of moms who all have adult children who live with mental illnesses. I met with them at City Hall rather than at my regular coffee shop location because they wanted privacy and confidence. They had come to ask for my help to…