Mental health awareness, advocacy, and support services in Kamloops
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Coverage of mental health awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, support services, and community responses to mental health challenges in Kamloops and the Interior region.
Coverage Timeline
- Sep 14 Poll finds crime, safety concerns weighing on British Columbians ↗ ↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is building The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub on Spencer Road in Langford designed to support tradespeople struggling with addictions and mental health issues, expected to open early next year. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- B.C.'s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties ↗ ↳ In this roundup: The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub designed to support construction trades workers struggling with addiction and mental health issues, opened a temporary location in Langford in July 2025 and is constructing a permanent facility on Spencer Road. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- Home sales in B.C. down again in August amid 'gradual recovery,' association says ↗ ↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is building The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub in Langford designed to support construction and trades workers struggling with addictions and mental health issues, with the construction industry having the highest suicide rate of all Canadian industries. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- Ex-biker clubhouse to become beacon of hope for trades workers ↗ ↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is converting a former biker clubhouse in Langford into The Forge, a wellness and recovery centre for construction and trades workers struggling with addiction and mental health issues, addressing the industry's high suicide rate of 53.2 per 100,000 workers. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- Sep 13 ‘That just makes you fall deeper into it’; the real stigma impact on addictions ↗ CFJC Today details
- Aug 19 Sinclair buoyed in cancer fight by Stankoven Stanley Cup experience, advocates for colorectal health ↗ CFJC Today details
- Aug 8 ‘That will impact people’s mental health’: Interior Health explains how Kamloops’ wildfire smoke is linked to physical, mental risks ↗ CFJC Today details
- Jul 14 Pitch revived for BC jails to accept involuntary care intake ↗ Radio NL details
- Jul 3 District hopes additional counsellors can address student mental health – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
- Jun 25 CMHA offering free counselling services to Merritt residents impacted by 2021 flooding ↗ CFJC Today details
- May 2 One man’s cross-country journey for mental health – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
- Mar 24 In Kamloops talk, bestselling author Gabor Maté explains why he believes addiction isn’t a choice — but ‘comes out of trauma’ ↗ The Wren details
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Poll finds crime, safety concerns weighing on British Columbians ↗Sep 14, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is building The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub on Spencer Road in Langford designed to support tradespeople struggling with addictions and mental health issues, expected to open early next year.
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B.C.'s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties ↗Sep 14, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub designed to support construction trades workers struggling with addiction and mental health issues, opened a temporary location in Langford in July 2025 and is constructing a permanent facility on Spencer Road.
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Home sales in B.C. down again in August amid 'gradual recovery,' association says ↗Sep 14, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is building The Forge, a wellness and recovery hub in Langford designed to support construction and trades workers struggling with addictions and mental health issues, with the construction industry having the highest suicide rate of all Canadian industries.
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Ex-biker clubhouse to become beacon of hope for trades workers ↗Sep 14, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: The Construction Foundation of British Columbia is converting a former biker clubhouse in Langford into The Forge, a wellness and recovery centre for construction and trades workers struggling with addiction and mental health issues, addressing the industry's high suicide rate of 53.2 per 100,000 workers.
CFJC Today
Radio NL
Kamloops Chronicle
The Wren
Key People, Organizations, and Places
city: Kamloops , Langford , Merritt , Langford, BC
government_body: District of North Vancouver , City of Kamloops, City Council
organization: Construction Foundation of British Columbia , British Columbia Real Estate Association , Union of BC Municipalities , The Forge (wellness and recovery hub) , Savages Motorcycle Club , Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops branch , Canadian Red Cross
person: Josie Osborne , Mark Carney , Donald Trump , Ashley Howarth , Bill Sarai , Daniel Barnay , Elyssa Krutop
business: AquaEye , Newton Industries Ltd. , Quadrogen Power Systems Inc. , Pacific Customs Brokers
neighbourhood: Deep Cove
region: British Columbia
school: School District 73
river: Coldwater River
health_facility: Interior Health Authority
public_facility: Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre
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