Westminster House Introduces New DBT Group

Westminster House Introduces New DBT Group

Westminster House is proud to announce that Dialectical Behavioural Therapy will be added to its existing program. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is for individuals with multiple and severe psychosocial disorders, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety,...
A WOMEN’S EDUCATION JOURNEY

A WOMEN’S EDUCATION JOURNEY

A WOMEN’S EDUCATION JOURNEY This coming July 1, 2020, will mark the fourth anniversary of working in the addictions and recovery field. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work with literally hundreds of substance abusers and their families. They all come...
BC Coroners Service report

BC Coroners Service report

͞We remain in a public health emergency, with more than three British Columbians dying each day from illicit drug toxicity deaths,͟said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner. ͞Illicit drug toxicity death rates in B.C. are still the highest for any jurisdiction in Canada. Every...
Missing Person Turns University Graduate

Missing Person Turns University Graduate

The first time I heard Nicole’s name, I was driving to work and there was an amber alert on CKNW.  I can remember feeling sad and thankful at the same time – it’s wasn’t my daughter. Nicole was missing.  Using drugs on the downtown east side....