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Antipsychotics - Long-acting Injectable [English] Permalink Public

These medications are a type of antipsychotic (say an-tee-sy-kot-ick) given by injection. Another term for this injection is a “depot.” They are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or having false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication can also be used to help stabilizer a person’s mood. (English) Colour

Typical (first generation) Antipsychotics [English] Permalink Public

These medicines are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (English) Colour

Sublocade (Buprenophine long-action injection) [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is a form of buprenorphine, the active drug in Suboxone, which is injected. The effects last longer than the pill form when it is injected. We offer Sublocade to people with opioid use disorder who are currently taking Suboxone, and finding it is working well for them. (English) Colour

Naltrexone [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine after the signs of alcohol withdrawal begin to go away. (English) Colour

Acamprosate [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine when they are getting ready to stop or have recently stopped using alcohol. (English) Colour

Mental Health and Substance Use - Services and Resources (Chilliwack) [English] Permalink Public

Community services and resources for people in Chilliwack including Emergency and Addiction Services, Shelters, Transitional Housing, Free Meals, Victim Supports, Counselling, Grief Supports, LGBTQ+ Supports, Services for Child and Youth, Services for Women, Showers and Laundry, Income and Employment Assistance, Health and Wellness Clinics, Groceries, Food Hampers, Clothing, Drug and Alcohol Resources, and Recovery Homes. (English) Colour

Adult Mental Health Resources (Langley, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

This is a pamphlet with a list of mental health and support resources for adults. (English) Colour

Constipation from Clozapine - Treating with PEG and Sennosides [English] Permalink Public

Clozapine slows down your gut and causes constipation. To keep from getting constipated, follow the instructions on this sheet after talking with your doctor or pharmacist. (English) Colour

Overdose Outreach Team [English] Permalink Public

Explains what the Overdose Outreach Team is, what services and supports they offer, and how to connect with this service. (English) Colour

Older Adult Community Mental Health and Substance Use Service [English] Permalink Public

About our services for older adults in the community whose mental health or substance use is impacting day-to-day life. Explains how to ask for our services. (English) Colour