Vancouver, April 9, 2020 – Fear is contagious – but so are caring and support. In this spirit of resilience, the Canadian Mental Health Association across BC is proud to offer expanded supports during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis with generous funding announced today from the Province of B.C. Peer support, BounceBack* coaching, community counselling and […]Continue readingCMHA proud to stand with British Columbians in facing COVID-19
CMHA is a great place to work! See our job postings below for exciting opportunities to join our team. Job Posting: Information and Volunteer Services Coordinator (Part-time) The Information and Volunteer Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating public engagement and outreach activities. This includes providing mental health information, referral and support, public outreach through community […]Continue readingWe’re hiring! Join our information services or fundraising team
Vancouver, March 23, 2020 – As British Columbians face an unprecedented health crisis due to COVID-19, the Canadian Mental Health Association is responding to support their mental health. “This situation is unprecedented and we recognize that COVID-19 is having and will have impacts upon people’s mental health,” said Jonny Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian […]Continue readingIn response to COVID-19, CMHA services get creative to connect
March 16, 2020 — We at Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division are working hard to support British Columbians during this unprecedented period of COVID-19 response. We’ve shared an article with some tips on how to manage the isolation and anxiety around this pandemic. This is a hard time, particularly for people living with mental […]Continue readingServices during COVID-19 measures in BC
Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. For many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make for a very uncertain future. People worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, here and abroad. People may also have a lot of concerns around school […]Continue readingPandemic pushing your anxiety buttons?
Dear conference attendees, We’ve just made the decision to postpone this year’s Bottom Line conference, to October of this year. The safety of attendees, staff and the public is our top concern. We are following the guidance of BC’s provincial health officer and regional health authorities, who advise us to reschedule if possible. We will […]Continue readingBottom Line Conference 2020 Has Been Postponed
CMHA BC Division conducting an external investigation at CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch March 12, 2020 – The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division has started an external investigation into certain complaints made about the Cowichan Valley Branch. The external investigation started on March 2, 2020. The Cowichan Valley Branch is a separately incorporated society, operating […]Continue readingBranch Updates
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to amend the Bylaws of the Association. The meeting will take place on March 20, 2020 at 4:30 pm at CMHA BC Division office in Training rooms A and B, at #905 – 1130 West Pender […]Continue readingNotice to Members: Extraordinary General Meeting on March 20
The announcement of continued investments in poverty reduction, supported housing, and child care in Budget 2020 is important in the Province’s efforts to increase equitable access to everyone’s best possible mental health, says the Province’s largest mental health non-profit, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Jonny Morris, Chief Executive of CMHA’s BC Division, said: “Income […]Continue readingBudget 2020: Transforming mental health and addictions care will need bold investment
The BC Government released their Accessibility Legislation Consultation Report. Among many highlights, the report confirms that our campaign to address stigma and safeguard against discrimination towards people with mental health and substance use-related disabilities was a success! Our call for consideration and change is reiterated throughout the 48 page document. There is acknowledgement of the need […]Continue readingSome early successes of our Accessibility Campaign