Teens need to know that they can take charge of their well-being, speak up if they start to notice problems, and support others respectfully. Working towards good mental health and seeking help early means that teens can get back on their feet more quickly when problems arise.Continue readingTalking to Teens About Mental Health
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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
Overdue: The case for increasing the persons disabilities benefit in BC
Published by the Disability Without Poverty Network in 2012, this brief reviews the cost of basic essentials in BC and proposes an increase to the Persons wit Disabilities benefit rate to a minimum of $1,200 per month to better reflect the actual cost of living in BC.Continue readingOverdue: The case for increasing the persons disabilities benefit in BC
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
Coping through a natural disaster emergency
Whether you are coping with fire, flood, earthquake or an other emergency dealing with your physical safety, here are some proven tips to help you cope with the mental stress of a natural disaster.Continue readingCoping through a natural disaster emergency
Post-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a Systemic Approach
This guide outlines a framework for addressing student mental health in post-secondary institutions. It is the result of a commitment undertaken by the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to strengthen student mental health. The framework presented in this guide outlines a systemic approach that […]Continue readingPost-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a Systemic Approach
Policy Perspective: Charter Challenge of the BC Mental Health Act – Involuntary Treatment (Section 31)
There has been recent renewed attention on BC’s mental health legislation, prompted by a Charter challenge led by the Community Legal Assistance Society, and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, to address the issue of involuntary psychiatric treatment under BC’s Mental Health Act.Continue readingPolicy Perspective: Charter Challenge of the BC Mental Health Act – Involuntary Treatment (Section 31)
2015 Policy Paper: Making a Difference Together
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
The Benefits of “Bouncing Back” — Bronwen’s Story
Bronwen is a busy wife and mother working full-time in mental health and substance use services. Born and raised in Vancouver, Bronwen first realized that she had mental health concerns when she tragically lost her first husband to a terminal illness in 2003.Continue readingThe Benefits of “Bouncing Back” — Bronwen’s Story
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