In the 1970s, the closure of the old Riverview psychiatric hospital left many people with mental health problems without resources and support in the community, says The Kettle Society’s website.
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
- Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
- Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
- Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
- Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.
- Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.
- Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.
- Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
- Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
- Enjoy additional articles per month
- Get email updates from your favourite authors
Sign In or Create an Account
So, “20 people living with mild to severe mental health issues prepared a brief on the need to develop a support service for people who were in need of psychiatric treatment in the community,” says Michelle Vanderzon, director of philanthropy, strategic partnerships and communications at The Kettle Society.
The mandate was to “provide support as a complement to existing treatment facilities and in doing so enrich lives, broaden personal and social horizons and encourage participation in the community.
Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion.
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox.
We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again
“Today, we’re providing services to more than 6,000 people a year.
The society provides more than 400 units of housing, mental health drop-in services, daily meals, recovery support, and more.
Vanderzon joined a Conversation That Matters about the role of not-for-profit organizations in meeting the needs of people with mental health, substance abuse and poverty issues.
Learn More about our guest’s career at careersthatmatter.ca
Join the Conversation
This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.