Pubdate: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 Source: Parksville Qualicum Beach News (CN BC) Copyright: 2005 Parksville Qualicum Beach News Contact: http://www.pqbnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1361 Author: Colleen Dane Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?241 (Methamphetamine - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/rehab.htm (Treatment) VIHA OFFERS HELP TO VARIETY OF ADDICTIONS Talks with the Oceanside Community Crystal Meth Task Force were a good step in helping the Vancouver Island Health Authority further develop their addictions services says spokesperson Suzanne Germain. "Everybody agreed to commit to focus on what is best for addiction services and resources across B.C.," says Germain. While the crystal meth task forces have an obvious focus in their lobbying, Germain says it's important that VIHA enable help for people with other addictions as well - while recognizing the importance of this particular issue. "It was a really good meeting and it was a really good discussion," says Germai. It's a topic that can also be addressed through public consultations for VIHA's five-year plan, adds Germain. That meeting for the Oceanside area will be held in Parksville, Thurs. Nov. 24, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Everyone is welcome. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin