Vancouver Island & Sea to Sky | Beyond the Blues 2021

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Beyond the Blues events open to the general public

Campbell River

  • October 18 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  • Student Commons, Campbell River Campus | North Island College | 1685 S Dogwood Street | Campbell River BC

  • In-person only

  • This is a table event. Students will be able to choose to participate as they walk by. Masks are required indoors. Our event will comply with all provincial health orders

  • The table will be staffed by NIC employees who will offer information and referrals to NIC and community supports. Snacks available at the table.

  • Education only

  • Open to anyone

  • Rachel Birch (North Island College) 250-334-5000 ext. 5102

Courtenay

  • October 18 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  • Tyee Hall, Comox Valley Campus | North Island College | 2300 Ryan Road | Courtenay BC

  • In-person only

  • This is a table event. Students will be able to choose to participate as they walk by. Masks are required indoors. Our event will comply with all provincial health orders

  • The table will be staffed by NIC employees who will offer information and referrals to NIC and community supports. Snacks available at the table.

  • Education only

  • Open to anyone

  • Rachel Birch (North Island College) 250-334-5000 ext. 5102

Squamish

  • October 5, 6, and 7 daily | 11:00am - 2:00pm

  • At the Squamish Pavilion, in front of Whistler Fresh St. Market, in front of the Pemberton Grocery Store

  • In-person only

  • Clinicians on hand to answer questions; yoga, tai chi and meditation taught at October 5th event

  • Education only

  • Open to anyone

  • Emily Grant (Vancouver Coastal Health - Squamish Mental Health and Addictions) 604 892-7742

Beyond the Blues events open only to target groups

Nanaimo

  • December 8 & 9

  • Vancouver Island University

  • In-person only

  • Education only

  • Open to Vancouver Island University students only

  • Contact: Sara LaMarre (Vancouver Island University) sara.lamarre@viu.ca

Nanaimo

  • January 26

  • Vancouver Island University

  • In-person only

  • Education only

  • Open to Vancouver Island University community only

  • Contact: Sara LaMarre (Vancouver Island University) sara.lamarre@viu.ca

Nanaimo

  • January 27

  • Vancouver Island University

  • Virtual only

  • Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens

  • Open to Vancouver Island University students only

  • Contact: Sara LaMarre (Vancouver Island University) sara.lamarre@viu.ca

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