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rural response toxic drug mental health initiative launches in lumby

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- Lumby launched North Okanagan Rural Response initiative for substance use and mental health services.
- Funded by Health Canada's Emergency Treatment Fund.
- Collaboration with CMHA Vernon, local Indigenous partners, and community organizations.
- Services include mobile outreach for youth, mental health support, harm reduction education, and culturally grounded programming.
- Project aims to address barriers to care in rural communities and prevent overdoses.
