CMHA BC is looking for a Director of Policy to provide organizational and departmental leadership to strengthen and support the policy and advocacy work of CMHA BC. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Policy oversees the design and execution of research, advocacy and communication that will impact public policy in BC. The Director of […]Continue readingJob Posting: Director of Policy
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants of mental health […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income
CMHA BC Division received 8 nomination packages for four positions available on the CMHA BC Division Board of Directors. Based on the priorities identified by the Board and consistent with the Bylaws of the Association, all candidates proceeded to ballot. Following the online election, the successful elected candidates for a 3-year term are: Kelli Bodnar […]Continue readingResults of the 2020 Board Election
September 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (virtual) Get event Zoom link and meeting agenda The Board of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 67th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held virtually on Zoom on September 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In order to attend, you […]Continue readingNotice of 67th Annual General Meeting
Vancouver, BC: The start of the new school year, although exciting for many children, can often present challenges for families and an upswing in anxiety. Young children being introduced to school for the first time can experience separation anxiety while older children may be worried about meeting academic expectations, navigating peer groups and generally readjusting […]Continue readingCMHA BC’s free wellness programs can help British Columbians manage back to school anxiety in the age of COVID-19
A new grant funding opportunity to expand bed-based substance use treatment and recovery services is now open for application by eligible service providers. Published: August 27, 2020 The Province is investing $13.5 million in grant funding to increase the number of community-based, publicly funded treatment and recovery beds across British Columbia. More than ever, people […]Continue readingApplications Open for Treatment and Recovery Beds Expansion Grant Program
As the economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
CMHA BC Division is looking for a Project Coordinator with excellent project management and organizational skills. The current project is to manage a province-wide grants program to increase funded substance use treatment and recovery bed-based services across BC. The role includes supporting the management and administration of approximately $13M million in grants in addition to […]Continue readingJob Posting: Project Coordinator
CMHA BC Division has an opening for a Leader, Health Promotion and Education to be responsible for the overall management of provincial mental health promotion, mental disorder prevention, and health literacy educational programs, primarily connected to a non-profit collaborative known as the BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information. Reporting to the Director, […]Continue readingJob Posting: Leader, Health Promotion and Education
More information about this program will be available in late August and will be posted on CMHABC-applications.ca. For information about this program, refer to the news release below. VICTORIA – Increased access to treatment and recovery services will help more people living with addictions during two public health emergencies – the overdose crisis and the […]Continue readingNew funding helps more people access addictions and recovery care