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New campaigns aim to decrease stigma, increase awareness of substance use supports available in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon has launched two territory-wide public awareness and education campaigns as part of its ongoing response to the Substance Use Health Emergency.
New Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre opens on November 7
The new Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre in Whitehorse will open on November 7, 2022.
Government of Yukon and Yukon RCMP team up to launch new Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Government of Yukon and the RCMP launched a new Mobile Crisis Response Team in Whitehorse. Car 867 will respond to calls related to mental health issues and suicide risks.
Traditional food donated to Elders in long-term care
Yukon Stone Outfitters and Mervyn’s Yukon Outfitting have donated more than 900kg of moose and caribou to Elders living in long term care homes.
Local advocate receives Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care for the Yukon
Chris Spencer is the Yukon’s recipient of the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care.
Midwifery Integration Amendments Act receives assent
Registered midwives in the Yukon can now work to their full scope of practice.
Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre now accepting applications from Yukoners
The new bilingual Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre in Whitehorse is now accepting applications from new clients. The health centre will open on November 7, 2022.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on privacy breach
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued a statement on a privacy breach.
Midwifery Integration Amendments Act tabled
Proposed amendments would support Registered Midwives working in the territory.
Updated hours for the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
Starting on October 22, the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Date modified: 2026-05-27