The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is one of the oldest continuing voluntary health organizations in Canada. This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health.Continue readingHistory of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration and for spending time with those we love. However, many people experience feelings of isolation, financial strain or increased family conflict that can make this a very stressful time of year. CMHA suggests that some of the best […]Continue reading15 Tips for Holiday Peace of Mind and Coping with Holiday Grief this Festive Season
The National Manager will lead and manage the quality and growth of the national CMHA flagship program Living Life to the Full / Vivre sa vie, pleinement: an evidence-based community course that teaches skills to build resilience currently offered by CMHA affiliates and approved partners across Canada. Skills and responsibilities include: Business planning and development […]Continue readingJob Posting: National Manager, Living Life to the Full
This National Addictions Awareness Week, November 12 – 18, 2017, let’s remember that substance use disorders are not a choice and should be treated with the same compassion and care as physical illness. Read one BC mother’s powerful story about her daughter’s search for help. Submitted by Lyn Firth, forever loving mother of Wendy Kitt My […]Continue readingWendy’s story
Lorne Fraser, visionary behind the Lorne Fraser Educational Fund and friend to CMHA for 35 years, passed away on October 28, 2017. He was 80 years old. He was surrounded by extensive family; we hope their memories of his caring, philanthropic spirit bring some solace. Lorne was a champion for people living with mental illness […]Continue readingA tribute to Lorne Fraser—Visionary and Difference Maker
CMHA BC has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, solutions-focused, strategic leader to oversee the effective functioning of the CMHA BC office and its progression through growth and change. The Senior Director of Operations will actualize the vision, mission, mandate, and values of the Association through effective planning and implementation of the priorities established by the […]Continue readingJob Posting: Senior Director of Operations
CMHA is kicking off Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1-7, 2017, with an eye-catching invention. Vancouverites out for a morning walk may have seen an unusual sight: a dark cloud hovering directly over the head of a young person walking through the park, tracking their movements and following them wherever they went. What they saw […]Continue readingDrone disguised as a cloud illustrates important point about depression
As the leaves fall, people’s moods can, too. That’s why it’s an ideal time for the 22nd annual Beyond the Blues: Education & Screening Days, which have helped 93,000 people across BC since 1995.Continue readingBeyond the Blues education events this Fall add a dose of fun and games
Noodlebox Canada will participate in a day of fundraising on Wednesday September 20 and this year will be donating 50% of food sold to the local CMHA branch in each Noodlebox location; Victoria, Mid-Island, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Noodlebox has supported CMHA since 2014 and since its inception in 2014 this event has raised over […]Continue readingNoodlebox Canada annual fundraising event for CMHA is back on Sept 20
The Province of BC’s Budget Update 2017 signals a welcome shift in mental health and substance use care from expensive crisis response to prevention and early intervention, according to CMHA BC. “The 84,000 children, youth and families in BC waiting for mental health and substance use help have spoken up loud & clear— together with […]Continue readingCMHA BC welcomes shift to early intervention and prevention with housing, poverty reduction and support in schools