The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC, in partnership with BC’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, invites proposals from publicly-funded post-secondary institutions in BC to engage in campus suicide prevention initiatives. The intent of this project is to assist post-secondary institutions in developing and implementing new or expanded campus suicide prevention frameworks and supporting […]Continue readingCall for Proposals: BC Campus Suicide Prevention Grants Initiative
New nationwide survey finds British Columbians’ mental health eroding Vancouver – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, increased levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness among British Columbians. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on the mental health impacts of […]Continue readingDespair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
CMHA BC is looking for a Senior Manager, Communications to manage internal and external communications, with BC Division and the CMHA Federation in BC, as well as media relations activities for CMHA BC. The Senior Manager, Communications reports to the Chief Executive Officer and manages three direct reports. Apply by December 15, 2020 See job […]Continue readingJob Posting: Senior Manager, Communications
CMHA BC is looking for a Policy Analyst to support our public policy and advocacy work. Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Analyst uses research, communication and project management skills to creatively strengthen CMHA’s voice on provincial public policy issues, with the end goal of better supporting the mental wellness and dignity of […]Continue readingJob Posting: Policy Analyst
CMHA BC is looking for a 15-month Project Coordinator with excellent project management and organizational skills, and experience with mental health promotion to join the Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses (HM|HC) Support Team. The primary role of the Project Coordinator is to coordinate a project to assist post-secondary institutions across BC in implementing systemic suicide […]Continue readingJob Posting: Project Coordinator – Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses
CMHA BC is looking for a casual temporary part time National Manager to support the expansion of BounceBack® outside BC. BounceBack®: Reclaim Your Health is delivered by community coaches who support participants to use cognitive-behavioural-therapy (CBT)-based self-management materials to address depression, anxiety and stress in youth and adults. Apply by November 20, 2020 See job […]Continue readingJob Posting: National Manager – Bounce Back
Reporting to the Intake Program Supervisor, and as part of the Intake/Exit team, the Confident Parents Intake Coordinator conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the program using the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) tool and other measures. This position helps assess referrals for program fit and ensures exclusionary criteria is […]Continue readingJob Posting: Intake Coordinator – Confident Parents Thriving Kids
The Human Resources Administrator is a central member of the CMHA Human Resources team. This is a dynamic and challenging role that is ideal for an individual who is service oriented, technology and system savvy, and has a keen interest in growing their HR skills while working with a cohesive and supportive team. The role […]Continue readingJob Posting: Human Resources Administrator
CMHA BC is seeking a Parent Support Coach to be part of an innovative program designed to reach families wherever they live in BC. CMHA BC delivers the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids (CPTK) program, an early intervention initiative providing family-focused telephone- and web-based coaching to parents across the province. Through structured sessions with trained coaches, parents […]Continue readingJob Posting: Parent Support Coach (Victoria)
Vancouver, BC – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health, well-being, and economic security of British Columbians have been hit hard. The stakes of the BC General Election on October 24 are high. The upcoming election is unlike any that has come before. The province is dealing with two public health emergencies—the COVID-19 […]Continue readingFocusing on economic recovery without prioritizing mental health could mean devastating long-term consequences, says CMHA BC in leadup to election