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
LUMBY – (April 16, 2024): People living with addiction can better access free treatment and recovery services and closer to home. “It’s devastating to see so many lives being lost to the toxic-drug crisis,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “When someone makes the brave decision to reach out for help, they […]Continue readingMore addictions care coming for people in the Interior
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is currently seeking candidates for three positions on our Board of Directors. The position is a three-year term from September 2023 to September 2026. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our vision […]Continue readingCall for CMHA BC Board Members 2023
June 1, 2023 – Victoria, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is proud to announce two annual fundraisers occurring this June: Ride Don’t Hide and the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women. Get moving for mental health and join us to show your community they are not alone. “CMHA BC […]Continue readingGet moving this June in support of mental health in BC
VICTORIA, BC (February 1, 2023) – In support of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Vancouver Island Voices for Eating Disorders (VIVED) will be hosting awareness and advocacy activities, culminating in a public demonstration at the Legislature on February 7th from 12-1:30 PM PST. Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a nationally-recognized week bringing attention to the devastating […]Continue readingEating Disorders: From Asks To Action
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division invited all Victoria City Council Candidates to participate in our Victoria City Council Election Forum: A Mental Health Dialogue, moderated by Capital Daily. This forum provided candidates with an opportunity to publicly discuss issues related to mental health and well-being in the capital city and share their commitments to support […]Continue readingVictoria City Council Election Forum: A Mental Health Dialogue
VICTORIA, BC – (February 22, 2022): Today’s Provincial Budget announcement of new mental health and addictions spending gets us closer to the $2 billion of net new resources over four years that Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) called for when this government took power. The $164 million allocated for “complex care housing” […]Continue readingBC Budget 2022: New mental health and addiction spending
January 10, 2022 – Entries are now open for two Mindset and two En-Tête awards for excellence in mental health reporting in Canada during 2021. Four main prizes of $1,000 are available across the parallel English and French competitions, with juries empowered to add subsidiary ones. The categories in both languages are workplace mental health […]Continue readingAwards for excellence in mental health reporting are now accepting entries
December 7, 2021 – The months leading up to the end of the year can be not so jolly for many British Columbians—especially as we continue to navigate new ways of gathering and celebrating. It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us, and can affect our mental health. This year is […]Continue readingAre We Done Yet? Five mental health tips for challenging times