Episode
Island Health Honors Mental Health Heroes
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- May 10, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
Island Healths 10th Annual Mental Health & Substance Use Awards honored the Courtnall Society, Andre Courtemanche Society, and advocate Kay Martin for their exceptional work. The Courtnall Society raised millions for suicide prevention, youth programs, substance use help, and community integration. The Andre Courtemanche Society, founded after a teens suicide, fights stigma, connects youth to supports, and offers scholarships for resilience and wellness. Kay Martin, with lived experience, founded community initiatives and peer support, and promotes harm reduction. Health Minister Josie Osborne praised their community leadership, emphasizing that everyones efforts towards better access shapes a stronger province. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96b1360b508a9397