Spring is a time for new beginnings. And for those who have had their educational paths disrupted by a mental illness or substance use problem, it can be especially significant. Each spring is when we accept applications for our scholarship and bursary programs. Even more than the financial support they provide, for many these programs […]Continue readingHelp plant seeds of hope this spring
CMHA BC Division and the Mental Health Commission of Canada co-hosted this webinar with Jorgen Gullestrup, founder and CEO of Australia’s Mates in Construction to learn how their suicide prevention program successfully reduced the suicide rate among young men in Australia’s construction industry.Continue readingHow Australia’s Mates in Construction opened doors in suicide prevention work
We are seeking a half-time psychologist to provide clinical guidance to a team of parent support coaches. The coaches support parents and caregivers of children with anxiety problems through structured web and phone-based interventions, as part of an expansion of our Confident Parents: Thriving Kids program. The psychologist provides clinical oversight for trained coaches, conducts […]Continue readingJob Posting: Psychologist (Victoria)
Victoria, BC (February 19, 2019) – “Significant new funding for child and youth mental health and substance use services will begin to fill the huge gap that exists between the needs of BC’s children, youth and young adults, and available services, and support implementation of the Province’s anticipated child & youth mental health plan,” said […]Continue readingBudget 2019’s child and youth mental health funding begins to fill service gap
A new Confident Parents: Thriving Kids program, designed to support parents and caregivers whose children are struggling with anxiety, is being developed. The program will include educational resources in the form of short videos and we need parents involved. Who? Parents or caregivers of children with one or more of the following conditions — general […]Continue readingSeeking families for child anxiety video resource
Please donate to support our human rights policy work for dignity and respect Seeking help can be scary. Will it change how people treat me? Will it change how I feel about myself? Will I lose my right to make decisions about my own care? For some, seeking help for a mental illness or substance […]Continue readingGive the Gift of Respect
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for long-distance travel. Airports are crowded and chaotic, winter weather conditions can throw us curveballs and unforeseen circumstances can trigger a lot of stress. When leaving your usual routine and surroundings, and adding the overall stress of travel, challenges might come up that trigger symptoms of […]Continue reading10 Tips for Surviving Winter Holiday Travel
Together, we can raise our voices and work with communities, workplaces and schools to build healthier, more inclusive environments. Continue readingGive the building blocks for health
We are seeking a program manager for Confident Parents: Thriving Kids, a telephone-based coaching service that brings helpful skills to parents of young children experiencing behavioural problems. The program manager ensures that the program is successfully meeting its mandate, while overseeing staff, operations and future program growth. This includes leading program implementation and evaluation, ensuring […]Continue readingJob Posting: Program Manager, Confident Parents: Thriving Kids
Thousands of families across British Columbia have suffered the loss of a loved one to overdose, and thousands more struggle to support a child or loved one living with a substance use disorder. Two new handbooks written in collaboration with people who have first-hand experience with substance use and loss aim to help British Columbian […]Continue readingNew resources to support BC families impacted by substance use