September 29, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. CMHA BC Division Office #905 – 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC The Board of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 65th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held on September 29, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. The meeting is called for […]Continue readingNotice of 65th Annual General Meeting
Monday September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness of suicide and its prevention. This year CMHA BC would like to take this opportunity to spread the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can help prevent suicide. This year’s theme, as determined by […]Continue readingCMHA BC and BC Crisis Centres urge British Columbians to learn suicide prevention skills
The Canadian Mental Health Association joins people and organizations around the world to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event held each year on August 31st. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and […]Continue readingThe tragedy of overdose death is preventable
Help us rebuild Connections Clubhouse! The mental health community in Prince George was devastated by the loss of our beloved Connections Clubhouse, which burned down in a fire on August 17, 2018. The Clubhouse has played a vital role in the lives of the people in Prince George. It has always been a safe, comfortable […]Continue readingPrince George Community Suffers a Great Loss
We currently have an opportunity for someone with excellent analytical, strategic and project management skills to work with us for a one year period to review our financial and business processes and workflows with the objective improving back-office processes and driving organizational and financial efficiencies. The main duties of the role will include an analytical […]Continue readingJob Posting: Internal Process Specialist
Returning to school after summer vacation can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful for them and their parents. The start of school may be especially challenging for kids who are starting at kindergarten or a new school. Some anxiety is a normal response and most kids experience mild back-to-school […]Continue readingManaging back to school anxiety in young children
We are looking for an energetic, outgoing and detail oriented Resource Development Coordinator to work closely with our key volunteers, staff and donors. Primary responsibilities are to implement strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donor prospects including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from corporations and individuals. See the job posting for […]Continue readingJob Posting: Resource Development Coordinator
This role provides administrative and data analysis support to CMHA BC’s provincial programs, with a primary focus on the Bounce Back program, and helps support all elements of the program management process. The successful candidate will have well-developed administrative skills, as well as excellent data collection and analysis skills and program support experience. See the job […]Continue readingJob Posting: Program Administrative Coordinator
Travel offers a host of health benefits for your mind, body, and soul. It relieves stress, boosts happiness, strengthens mental resilience and increases cognitive flexibility. Vacations break the cycle of stress which permeates our daily lives, allowing us some time out from usual routines and allows us to gain a new perspective on our problems. […]Continue readingTop tips for coping with travel anxiety
Thousands support CMHA’s 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide, raising over $635,000 for mental health in BC On Sunday, more than 7,750 Canadians in 31 communities across the country cycled in the 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide event, raising an estimated $1,830,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The largest mental health bike ride in […]Continue readingRiders raise $1.83 million to support a judgment-free Canada and vital mental health programs and services