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Pathways SMIS January 2026 Advocacy Bulletin
By Nancy Ford, retired Executive Director, Pathways SMIS, and family member. For more than 25 years, Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society has educated and supported thousands of families dealing with […]
Pathways SMIS November Advocacy Bulletin: Family Involvement in Routine Services for Individuals With Severe Mental Illness
Although the following findings come from a U.S. “scoping review of barriers and strategies,” their reported outcomes reflect the same lack of meaningful involvement, reported by families, across our five […]
Nova Scotia Moms Help Secure Bill 127 for Family Caregivers
This article was originally published on October 14, 2025, in the Newsletter of the Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses and has been reproduced here. This week marks a powerful […]
Past Board Member Jennifer Responds to Vancouver Sun Article
Pathways is requesting our members to write to your MLAs and MPs in response to this article with the following template or a letter of your own, to express your […]
Past President Shirley Chan’s Letter to Hon. Marjorie Michel
Shirley Y Chan, O.B.C The Honourable Marjorie MichelMinister of Health (Canada)Parliament BuildingsOttawaemail: hcminister.ministeresc@hc-sc.gc.ca June 4, 2025 Dear Minister Michel: I am the past president of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society, […]
Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
In this webinar, you’ll learn about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. While you won’t be trained to deliver DBT, you’ll gain an understanding […]
Mental Health – A Pathways Member’s request to the NDP Party to Support Bill 205
A Pathways member recently sent a letter to MLA Susie Chant to rally support for Bill 205 and to spotlight the crucial role of family caregivers, and share powerful insights […]
B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
This article discusses how health care providers can balance patient autonomy and safety while reducing harm through ethical decision-making.
Langford Man Not Criminally Responsible for Mom’s Murder: Is It Our Mental Health System?
Langford man kills mother in 2021 during psychotic episode, raising concerns about our mental health system.