POWELL RIVER, BC – (July 15, 2024): Men living on the Sunshine Coast will soon have access to more addiction treatment options with 12 new supportive recovery beds in Powell River. “Given that there are many pathways into addiction, we need to be there to provide just as many pathways for people to recover,” said Jennifer […]Continue readingMore addiction treatment services coming for people on the Sunshine Coast
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is currently seeking candidates for one volunteer position on our Board of Directors. The position is a three-year term from September 2024 to September 2027. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our […]Continue readingCall for CMHA BC Board Members 2024
VICTORIA, BC – (June 4, 2024): Join us this weekend on June 9, 2024, for Ride Don’t Hide, a community movement and fundraising event taking place in Victoria, Vernon, and Kelowna. This is your opportunity to participate in and support mental health programs and reduce stigma. Event Locations and Register Today: Victoria: www.ridedonthide.com/victoria Vernon: www.ridedonthide.com/vernon […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Fundraiser: June 9 Support Mental Health Programs
CMHA BC’s Statement on recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces Since 2016, when the toxic drug crisis was recognized as a public health emergency, we have lost over 14,000 community members and loved ones in BC to an unpredictable supply of illicit substances cut with a myriad of unknown and dangerous additives. This […]Continue readingResisting Stigma: A Call for a Compassionate Public Health Approach to Drug Policy and Services
VANCOUVER – (May 6, 2024): The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is proud to announce the commencement of its 73rd Mental Health Week, running from May 6th to May 12th. This year’s theme, “Healing through Compassion,” delves into the profound connection that compassion fosters among individuals and communities. Compassion, defined as the practice of meeting […]Continue readingCMHA’s 73rd Mental Health Week Shines Spotlight on Kindness, Compassion, and Action
The theme of Mental Health Week 2024 is ‘Healing through Compassion.’ Being compassionate means that we don’t just recognize our own or someone else’s suffering, but we respond with care. Taking action is what activates compassion — that means doing something that helps those who may be dealing with a problem or challenge in their […]Continue readingMental Health Week 2024 Tool-Kit
LANGLEY – (April 18, 2024): The agricultural sector in British Columbia faces unique challenges, ranging from isolation to financial pressures, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced mental health support. AgSafe and CMHA BC are pleased to announce the official launch of AgLife (https://aglife.ca/), a suicide prevention and mental health awareness initiative that will offer the […]Continue readingEmpowering Farmers: Introducing Innovative Mental Health Initiative AgLife and Expanded Counselling Services
LUMBY – (April 16, 2024): People living with addiction can better access free treatment and recovery services and closer to home. “It’s devastating to see so many lives being lost to the toxic-drug crisis,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “When someone makes the brave decision to reach out for help, they […]Continue readingMore addictions care coming for people in the Interior
VICTORIA, BC – (February 22, 2024): Mental health and substance use (MHSU) funding announced today in the Province of BC’s (‘the Province’) 2024 Budget will see $215M more allocated into MHSU care over the next three years. After a historic investment of $1 billion into MHSU care in Budget 2023, CMHA BC is grateful to […]Continue readingBC Budget 2024: Sustained investments in mental health and substance use care, with key opportunities for improvement
Information Bulletin The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is pleased to confirm the selection of successful proponents for the service “Peer Assisted Care Teams,” (PACT) a mobile community-led crisis response funded by the Province of BC operating in Kamloops, Prince George and Comox Valley. In the Summer of 2023, CMHA BC released […]Continue readingCMHA BC selects Peer Assisted Care Team Service Providers in Comox Valley, Prince George, and Kamloops