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?
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Bottom Line Conference 2020 Has Been Postponed
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
Branch Updates
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
Notice to Members: Extraordinary General Meeting on March 20
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
Budget 2020: Transforming mental health and addictions care will need bold investment
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
Some early successes of our Accessibility Campaign
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
Skills to help you support staff and coworkers
The Bottom Line Conference on workplace mental health includes your choice of hands-on workshops to equip you with the tools to support inclusion your workplace. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association on March 11-12, 2020 this year’s offerings include: Responding to Coworkers in Crisis The rubber hits the road when an employee or colleague […]Continue readingSkills to help you support staff and coworkers
Job Posting: Intake Coordinator
The Intake Coordinator conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour Program to help assess referrals for program fit. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour is coaching service effective in reducing behavioural problems and promoting healthy child development in children ages 3-12. The position acts as one […]Continue readingJob Posting: Intake Coordinator
This Giving Tuesday, help us take down barriers
Everyone deserves an equal chance at the best possible mental health. But many people don’t have access to the foundations that would allow them to attain their best mental health. It’s about more than access to health services. We also need: to be a valued and equal member of the community social connections and a […]Continue readingThis Giving Tuesday, help us take down barriers
Volunteer Posting: Resource Support
Providing resources to the public is a core service of CMHA and we need volunteers to help us to organize and send resources to people and organizations all across the province and beyond. Volunteers will maintain, organize, and prepare resources for our in-house database, mailings, exhibits, and events. This position is ideal for someone seeking […]Continue readingVolunteer Posting: Resource Support