May 28, 2020

You Can Thank Heavy Drinkers for Liquor Stores Staying Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To close or not to close? Provincial governments across Canada have been faced with the difficult task of deeming some…

May 20, 2020

The Pain Caused By The Stigma Surrounding ‘High-Functioning’ Addiction

Nowadays, it seems like appearance is everything in current society. The rise of social media use continues to create dangerous…

May 18, 2020

The Heart of our Family Support Services

Carissa Muth has worked with Sunshine Coast Health Centre in a number of capacities over the years ranging from Primary…

May 15, 2020

COVID-19 is an Opportunity to Address the Pandemic of Loneliness

Today I received a call from a woman (I will call her “Barb”) who said her husband “Steve” needed addiction…

May 12, 2020

What to do During a Slip or Relapse

No matter how committed you are to your recovery, relapses or slips are realities that are best prepared for...

May 11, 2020

Celebrating National Nursing Week at Sunshine Coast Health Centre

“Not all superheroes wear capes” as the old saying goes.  Join us in celebrating National Nurses Week (May 11-17, 2020)…

May 08, 2020

A Tale of Two Public Health Emergencies: A Comparison of the Opioid Overdose Crisis and COVID-19 Pandemic

Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic As someone who works in addiction treatment, I am saddened by our political leaders’ ongoing…

May 07, 2020

Meet Quyn: Our EMDR and Hypnotherapy Wonder Woman

Meet Quyn I find Quyn’s door open, she is sitting at her desk working at her computer. Her office is…

May 04, 2020

Meet Monique

30 years in England, a background in Mental Health and Addictions, and a desire to move to Powell River. These…

Apr 30, 2020

The Importance of Boundaries

The Importance of Boundaries I have been exploring boundaries: my own, the ones I see and respect from my loved…