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
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is currently seeking candidates for one volunteer position on our Board of Directors. The position is a three-year term from September 2024 to September 2027. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our […]Continue readingCall for CMHA BC Board Members 2024
VICTORIA, BC – (June 4, 2024): Join us this weekend on June 9, 2024, for Ride Don’t Hide, a community movement and fundraising event taking place in Victoria, Vernon, and Kelowna. This is your opportunity to participate in and support mental health programs and reduce stigma. Event Locations and Register Today: Victoria: www.ridedonthide.com/victoria Vernon: www.ridedonthide.com/vernon […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Fundraiser: June 9 Support Mental Health Programs
CMHA BC’s Statement on recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces Since 2016, when the toxic drug crisis was recognized as a public health emergency, we have lost over 14,000 community members and loved ones in BC to an unpredictable supply of illicit substances cut with a myriad of unknown and dangerous additives. This […]Continue readingResisting Stigma: A Call for a Compassionate Public Health Approach to Drug Policy and Services