I am so thankful to live in a place where everyone has access to health care. But what if you were turned away from your doctor because you were told you weren’t sick enough to be treated? Sadly, this happens all too often to those seeking care for a mental illness or substance use problem. […]Continue readingThis Giving Tuesday, give the gift of mental health
CMHA BC is seeking candidates to help lead the implementation and quality assurance of a new program to support parents and caregivers of children with anxiety problems. The program is an expansion of our Confident Parents: Thriving Kids program. Both positions will be based out of CMHA BC’s Victoria office, located in Victoria, BC. Please […]Continue readingJob Posting: Program Manager and Leader for parent support program
Today, National Philanthropy Day, we’d like to thank and celebrate you for supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division.Continue readingThank you this National Philanthropy Day
Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But, there’s a powerful recovery tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support. A peer supporter is an individual with experience living with […]Continue readingCelebrating peer support across the globe
As of today, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. Canada joins Uruguay, the first country to have legalized cannabis, and several U.S. states in taking a public health approach to manage cannabis production and use. In legalizing cannabis, the Government of Canada is taking a bold step in ending the criminalization […]Continue readingMental Health and Legal Cannabis in Canada
New initiative includes website and colouring book to help travellers de-stress prior to travel Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) introduced the Fly Calm initiative in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC). Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the launch includes a host of new resources, including an interactive website with […]Continue readingYVR Introduces Fly Calm Initiative with CMHA
Cold bugs aren’t the only thing we should be thinking about keeping at bay; our mental immune system can use a boost. CMHA BC offers four common-sense tips for protecting your mental well-being this fall: Embrace routines – For many of us, getting back to the grind of work and school can be challenging but our routines […]Continue reading4 tips to help stay beyond the blues this fall
This is the last time I will compose an Executive Message for the CMHA BC Division Annual Report— after 26 years in this role I am retiring. I am looking back over the 26 years and I am thankful for the privilege of serving this organization as its CEO. As I reflect I am reminded […]Continue readingMessage from the CEO: In Gratitude
Bev Gutray, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division, announced today her plan to retire effective March 31, 2019. “I am thankful for the privilege of serving this organization as its CEO, and for the exceptional people I have worked with,” said Gutray. She made her remarks in front of staff and CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA BC CEO Bev Gutray announces retirement for 2019
CMHA BC Division received 13 nomination packages for four positions available on the CMHA Board of Directors: Alibhai, Samira – Vancouver Atherton, Jane – Courtenay Clarkson, David – Vancouver Delong, David – Castlegar Franz, Catherine – Victoria McPherson, Jacki – Penticton Noel, Sophia – Vancouver Painter, Ryan – Victoria Rattan, Navi – Surrey Stuckert, Don – North Vancouver Weaver, Kevin – Cranbrook Wegner, Stasia – […]Continue readingResults of the 2018 Board Election