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The Bigger Picture

Mental health and well-being are so much bigger than one person. They include every part of our lives. When people have the right tools and supports in place, they can flourish regardless of health problems. When people do not have the support they need or are excluded, the entire community suffers.

Evaluating Mental Health and Substance Use Information

With all of the information coming at us these days, it can be hard to filter out what is good information and what information isn’t so good. With all of the information out there, how do you know what information you can trust?Continue readingEvaluating Mental Health and Substance Use Information

Housing

Decent, safe, affordable housing is one of the most important factors that affect our mental health. Poor housing, such as housing that’s too expensive, run-down or over-crowded, can lead to poor overall health. It can also make recovery from mental health or substance use problems much more difficult.Continue readingHousing

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

Lighting the Path: A cross-sector response to BC’s mental health and addictions plan

In this recorded webinar, we take a closer look at A Pathway to Hope, BC’s 10-year plan for improving mental health and addictions care. Its release in June 2019 marked a shift toward mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention; decisions based on evidence and high standards; co-design by people with lived experience; and real progress on […]Continue readingLighting the Path: A cross-sector response to BC’s mental health and addictions plan

Mental Illness and Substance Use in the Workplace

One in five of us will experience a mental illness or substance use problem at some point in our lifetime. Even though these health issues can affect the way we work, many people don’t seek help because they fear they will lose the respect of co-workers—or even lose their job.Continue readingMental Illness and Substance Use in the Workplace

Myths About Mental Illness

Mental illnesses affect everyone in some way. We all likely know someone who has experienced a mental illness at some point. Yet there are still many hurtful attitudes around mental illnesses that fuel stigma and discrimination and make it harder to reach out for help. It’s time to look at […]Continue readingMyths About Mental Illness