Mental Health & Addiction

Target Audience
This program is designed for government officials involved in policy and long-term planning for mental health and addition services, individuals involved in promotion, prevention and treatment providing treatment of mental health and addiction.

Topics
Overview of Mental Health System in BC
Mental Health Legislation
Overview of Adult Mental Health Programs
Best Practices in Mental Health
Mental Health Services for Youth & Children
Geriatric Mental Health Services
Crisis Response & Emergency Treatment (PERT)
Hospital Based Programs
Community Based Programs
Specialized Residential Care
Depression Screening Day
Housing
Employment
BC Mental Health Coalition
BC Schizophrenia Society
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Anxiety Disorders Association of BC
Crisis Line
Mental Health Advocacy
Disability Assistance

Tours
Psychiatric Outreach Program
Psychiatric Day Hospital
The Mental Health Evaluation & Community Consultation Unit at UBC
Riverview Psychiatric Hospital
Sunnyhill Hospital
Seven Oaks Residential Facility
Chinese Outreach Program
Mental Health Association