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
Tools for Change
2018 submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation
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
A Person-Centered Approach to BC’s Overdose-Poisoning Epidemic
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
Aboriginal Mental Health Promotion Resources
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: Mental Health Promotion Campaign
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
Budget 2019: An Opportunity to Move Upstream
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
Building an Equitable Foundation: Removing barriers to access for people with mental health and substance-use related disabilities
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
Changing The Way We Support the Mental Health of Youth In Care and From Care
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
Community Navigator Project
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
Criminal Justice
These resources and fact sheets were developed through our projects on mental health and the criminal justice system.Continue readingCriminal Justice