The Push-Up Challenge and Canadian Mental Health Association rally to push for better mental health this February VANCOUVER, BC (February 6, 2025): This February, the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is encouraging people across BC to push for better mental health by participating in fitness-based mental health initiative, The Push-Up Challenge. The […]Continue reading2,000 push-ups in 18 days: Are you up for the Challenge, BC?
VANCOUVER, BC – (January 20, 2025): As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened substance-use treatment beds in their communities. “When someone reaches out for help with their substance use, they should receive compassionate and effective care,” said Josie Osborne, […]Continue readingMore substance-use treatment coming to B.C.
Four Ways to Care for Your Mental Health as 2024 Draws to a Close As we approach the final weeks of 2024, many are in the midst of a busy season of celebration and festivities. From family gatherings to a range of religious and cultural holidays, this time of year can be filled with meaningful […]Continue readingKeeping Mental Health at the Forefront
Research shows that no province or territory is spending what they should be on mental health. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC (November 19, 2024) — Through a first-of-its-kind report, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is providing an in-depth look at the mental health system in Canada — with all its strengths and failings — […]Continue readingThe state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new Canadian Mental Health Association report finds.
VANCOUVER, BC (October 3, 2024) – Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC) and a growing network of community partners across the province are launching BCWeCare, a bold new campaign with the goal of making mental health care a priority in the upcoming provincial election on October 19. Almost a million people […]Continue readingNEWS RELEASE: BCWeCare: Community Partners Come Together to Champion Mental Health Ahead of BC Provincial Election
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 18, 2024): On September 15, 2024, Premier Eby announced that his government is expanding involuntary care for people with brain injury, mental illness, and severe addiction. Included in this announcement are the addition of more than 400 hospital-based mental health beds and two new secure care facilities – one for those […]Continue readingInvoluntary Care Already Exists in BC, But Is It Working?
CMHA BC Policy and Advocacy Roadmap 2024 Mental health affects us all—whether personally or through someone we know. In British Columbia, nearly 1.7 million people will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder in their lifetime. The situation is critical, with rising mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing […]Continue readingMental Health for All: Building a Comprehensive System of Care in BC
The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 71st Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held virtually on September 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. We are looking forward to hosting our members at this year’s Annual General Meeting! The Canadian Mental Health Association, […]Continue readingNotice of 71st Annual General Meeting
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – (July 25, 2024): People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in Prince George will soon have access to a new community-led Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) to help them stabilize and find the support they need. “PACT provides immediate, compassionate help from those who have walked a similar path,” said Jennifer […]Continue readingMental-health crisis team launches in Prince George
POWELL RIVER, BC – (July 15, 2024): Men living on the Sunshine Coast will soon have access to more addiction treatment options with 12 new supportive recovery beds in Powell River. “Given that there are many pathways into addiction, we need to be there to provide just as many pathways for people to recover,” said Jennifer […]Continue readingMore addiction treatment services coming for people on the Sunshine Coast