As fentanyl slips past Canadian borders and safe injection sites find their way into BC communities, the topic of addictions care is a pressing one. Now is the time to generate a significant shift in our system of care to support those in recovery. We must ensure every person who needs care has access to […]Continue readingb4stage4 conference panel: BC’s Addiction Crisis and a Call for Action
CMHA is thrilled to welcome Rt Hon Norman Lamb, Member of Parliament from the UK, as our esteemed keynote speaker at the b4stage4 conference this month, on November 28-30 in Victoria, BC. Mr. Lamb is a tireless advocate for mental health issues and has fought passionately for the fair and equal treatment of mental health care. […]Continue readingb4stage4 conference welcomes UK expert and advocate Rt Hon Norman Lamb
As CMHA BC’s trusty receptionist, many of you will have had the pleasure of meeting or speaking to Walter on the phone. He calms interview anxieties, greets volunteers, and welcomes all new visitors to our offices with a friendly and warm demeanor and a reliable choice of coffee or water. At CMHA BC’s recent Annual […]Continue readingWalter Chownyk receives Kind Heart Award
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is calling an Extraordinary Special Meeting to amend CMHA BC’s bylaws. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 4:30 pm, at Suite 905 – 1130 W. Pender Street, Vancouver. The meeting will consider a Special Resolution to […]Continue readingNotice to Members: Extraordinary Special Meeting on November 1
It’s time to change the way we think about mental health and addictions care in BC The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today unveiled a five point manifesto that lays out a set of concrete and practical actions to improve the lives of people living with mental health and addictions problems in BC. The manifesto […]Continue readingCMHA launches manifesto for better mental health in BC
This year, to celebrate early intervention for mental illness b4stage4, the Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging people to check in on their mental health at bouncebacktoday.ca. Bounce Back Today is a CMHA BC campaign, supported by province-wide TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs), aimed at promoting positive mental health among British Columbians. The goal […]Continue readingCelebrating Mental Illness Awareness Week
Beyond the Blues Events Help Educate About Depression, Anxiety, Risky Drinking and Good Mental Health As the leaves fall, people’s moods can too. That’s why October is the ideal time for the 22nd annual Beyond the Blues: Education & Screening Days, which have helped 85,000 people across BC since 1995. “October is a ripe time […]Continue readingFeeling stressed, low, anxious? Need support and info?
On September 10, 2016, Vancouver came together in style to show their support for mental health. The inaugural SHINE! event was an epic, no-holds-barred night of high fashion and moving entertainment. Vancouver impresario Dean Thullner gathered 200 designers, dancers, stylists, models and make-up artists, and another 100 volunteers, all to create art on the runway and […]Continue readingSHINE! raises over $30,000 for mental health
For 25 years the Ismaili Muslim Community of BC has held a community walk as a fundraising event to improve the quality of life for British Columbians. In celebration of this commitment, an evening gala was held earlier this month at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby. The gala included entertainment, video presentations and a delicious meal. […]Continue readingIsmaili Walk 25th Anniversary Gala
We are seeking a Provincial Coordinator for the Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses community of practice, on a temporary basis to provide coverage for a maternity leave for a period of 6-7 months. Reporting to the Senior Director, Policy, Research and Planning, and working closely in collaboration with the Knowledge Exchange and Social Learning Coordinator, the […]Continue readingJob Opportunity: Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Provincial Coordinator