The Community Navigator Project was piloted in 2008 with the objective of making it easier for people with mental illness to access government services and supports though individualized support from trained navigators.Continue readingCommunity Navigator Project
Impact
Criminal Justice
These resources and fact sheets were developed through our projects on mental health and the criminal justice system.Continue readingCriminal Justice
Do-It-Yourself Mental Health: Brian’s Story
During a routine doctor’s visit, Brian presented his physician with a short list of health concerns. Along with his recent diagnosis of Type Two diabetes, he had also started to experience anxiety that was getting in the way of his work.Continue readingDo-It-Yourself Mental Health: Brian’s Story
Drawing on a Network of Expertise: Rita Knodel’s Story
Rita Knodel, Director of Counselling Services at the University of Victoria, knows just how stressful university can be for both students and administrators.Continue readingDrawing on a Network of Expertise: Rita Knodel’s Story
Engaging People with Lived Experience
Embracing the voice of people with mental illness and addiction is one of the key values of CMHA. This workbook is designed to help CMHA and other like-minded service providers bring this value to life through their work.Continue readingEngaging People with Lived Experience
Family and Youth Peer Support
The Strengthening Family and Youth Voices project was a province-wide project exploring the role of peer support in child and youth mental health.Continue readingFamily and Youth Peer Support
Help Shape Our Future 2017 Survey Results
CMHA BC’s 2017 public engagement survey to inform decision-makers on what British Columbians see as the best ways to intervene earlier for mental health and substance use problems.Continue readingHelp Shape Our Future 2017 Survey Results
How can BC value mental health and physical health equally?
BC has experienced some dramatic political shifts in the last year. A new provincial government has made a commitment to ensure that people in need of mental health and addiction services can “ask once, get help fast.” But how can BC move from policy commitments to accessible supports and services that keep people well? What […]Continue readingHow can BC value mental health and physical health equally?
Income/Homeless Outreach Project
In June 2006, working in partnership with the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, the CMHA BC initiated a year-long pilot project to deliver outreach services to homeless individuals at eight core locations around the province. The project goal was to reduce homelessness by assisting homeless individuals to access long-term solutions to address their state of […]Continue readingIncome/Homeless Outreach Project
Indigenous Mental Health Promotion: Recommended Resources
A variety of provincial and national resources for Indigenous mental health promotion.Continue readingIndigenous Mental Health Promotion: Recommended Resources