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Care to Speak expands capacity to support ongoing mental health needs of care workers

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The Canadian Mental Health Association and SafeCare BC expand hours, seek volunteers to provide confidential peer support to those working on the front lines The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC) and SafeCare BC have expanded the operating hours of Care to Speak, an online peer support service for health care workers. The […]Continue readingCare to Speak expands capacity to support ongoing mental health needs of care workers

How are we feeling? British Columbians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely but hopeful

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CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in British Columbia, as 71% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The five most common responses across British Columbia were ‘worried or anxious,’ […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? British Columbians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely but hopeful

Budget 2021: BC government sets important precedent for mental health and substance use funding

Today’s Provincial budget announcement of $500M in new funding for expanded mental health and substance use services is critical to the delivery of programs and resources that support the mental health and well-being of British Columbians. The Province’s investments in social supports like income and disability assistance enhancements and increases to the Senior’s Supplement are […]Continue readingBudget 2021: BC government sets important precedent for mental health and substance use funding

New mental health resources for sectors hit hard by pandemic

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Employers and employees throughout BC who work in the tourism, hospitality and community social services sectors now have access to vital mental health resources with the creation of a digital resource hub. The online hub offers a range of tools to help address common workplace concerns, such as bullying, harassment, COVID-19 exposure, coping with stress […]Continue readingNew mental health resources for sectors hit hard by pandemic

Westshore and Sooke community working to develop an integrated suicide prevention strategy

Westshore and Sooke communities affected by suicide loss are working together to design and implement a comprehensive community action plan focused on mental health and suicide prevention. A diverse group of municipal, provincial, community-sector, first responder, education, elected and railway infrastructure leaders have been meeting on a regular basis to plan, coordinate, and mobilize resources […]Continue readingWestshore and Sooke community working to develop an integrated suicide prevention strategy

CMHA Prince George Branch has changed its name to CMHA of Northern BC

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Prince George Branch has undergone a name change to CMHA of Northern British Columbia to more accurately reflect the geographic region it serves and the reach of its mental health services available to Northern British Columbians. CMHA of Northern BC operates a range of free services and programs which […]Continue readingCMHA Prince George Branch has changed its name to CMHA of Northern BC

Cowichan Valley Branch of CMHA placed in probationary status; focus on improving transparency and service delivery

VANCOUVER (B.C.) May 15, 2020 – In response to an independent investigation into its Cowichan Valley Branch, the BC Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA BC) is putting the Branch into probationary status and will oversee a plan aimed at improving accountability, transparency and service delivery. “Our ongoing priority is to ensure that […]Continue readingCowichan Valley Branch of CMHA placed in probationary status; focus on improving transparency and service delivery

British Columbians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”

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For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times VANCOUVER (B.C.) – Most British Columbians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership […]Continue readingBritish Columbians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”

CMHA BC Division launched new mental health assessment tool

British Columbians are encouraged to check in and monitor their mental health during COVID-19 VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC), with support from the Province of BC, has today enhanced its suite of online tools by launching a new resource designed to help youth and adults throughout British Columbia […]Continue readingCMHA BC Division launched new mental health assessment tool

New mental health resource launched to support frontline health workers

The online resource hub has been developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association and SafeCare BC to provide support to frontline care workers during COVID-19 VANCOUVER, BC – : The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC), SafeCare BC and the Province of BC have today launched an online education resource designed to protect […]Continue readingNew mental health resource launched to support frontline health workers