Realizing the vision of mental health for all Though BC is the healthiest province in Canada, it ranks fourth from the bottom on self-reported mental health. We can do more to help everyone in BC have the opportunity to experience good mental health. We know that people with even the most complex mental health and […]Continue reading2015 Policy Paper: Making a Difference Together
In this submission, CMHA BC makes recommendations to support the dignity and security of people with mental health or substance use-related problems and those living in poverty.Continue reading2018 submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation
Chelsea Moon is a 30-year-old recent university grad and mother of two. Her oldest child, 9-year-old Ali, is an active kid who loves to dance, spend time with her friends, and help her family in the garden.Continue readingA Mom Fighting Stigma — Chelsea’s Story
In this recorded webinar, we discuss ways to share power and partner with people who use drugs to affect change and ameliorate the impact of the poisoning epidemic. People who use drugs (PWUD) are central to BC’s response to the poisoning epidemic. Some are first responders, witnessing drug use among their peers and administering life-saving […]Continue readingA Person-Centered Approach to BC’s Overdose-Poisoning Epidemic
Connecting the Dots was an innovative 3-year project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.* The initiative sought to promote the mental health of urban** Aboriginal youth and families by bringing community partners together to address risk and protective factors influencing mental health.Continue readingAboriginal Mental Health Promotion Resources
Bounce Back Today is a CMHA BC campaign, supported by province-wide TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs), aimed at promoting positive mental health among British Columbians by inviting them to check in on their mental health at bouncebacktoday.ca. The goal of the campaign is to connect with those who may be feeling unwell bu […]Continue readingBounce Back Today: Mental Health Promotion Campaign
2018 submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services This submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services makes the case for two key areas investment in Budget 2019: supporting the services we know will keep people mentally well and support their recovery from illness, and ensuring access to coordinated […]Continue readingBudget 2019: An Opportunity to Move Upstream
International human rights agreements and health research demonstrate that all people need a solid foundation of basic necessities such as income, housing, food and meaningful employment to enjoy mental wellness. Without this, people experience social exclusion and lose their sense of belonging, which can make them mentally ill, worsen their illness or prevent them from […]Continue readingBuilding an Equitable Foundation: Removing barriers to access for people with mental health and substance-use related disabilities
On August 1, 2010, Michael Schratter, a Vancouver teacher who lives with bipolar disorder, began a solo cycling trip around the world.Continue readingBuilding the Ride Don’t Hide movement: Michael’s Story
This paper aims to further explore how BC can better support youth in and from care, with a specific lens on their mental health and well-being.Continue readingChanging The Way We Support the Mental Health of Youth In Care and From Care