VICTORIA, BC – (October 6, 2022): First piloted in North and West Vancouver in November 2021, with additional investment from the Province of BC, communities in New Westminster and Victoria can expect Peer Assisted Care Teams (PACT) to be a new resource of person-centered trauma-informed crisis support. “Crisis situations that are met with community-based care […]Continue readingMental Health Crisis Call Service Operators Announced for New Westminster and Victoria
This Fall, Beyond the Blues Events will include a Dose of Fun and Games to Educate British Columbians about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Vancouver, BC – (September 28, 2022): Entering into the season of fall, families are in the thick of school, adjusting to work schedules and new life challenges. The reduced daylight can […]Continue readingFeeling stressed, low, anxious? Need support and information?
Canadian Mental Health Association offers tips and free wellness programs to help reduce stress for families as they return to school routines VANCOUVER BC (September 23, 2022) – Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) BounceBack® program is now available to youth 13+. This free skill-building program is designed to help adults and youth […]Continue readingMental health programs are now available to youth in BC aged 13+
September 22, 2022 (Victoria) – People experiencing mental-health challenges, particularly thoughts of suicide and self-harm, will benefit from improved quality of care in mental-health and substance-use treatment settings, such as emergency departments. The Province is investing $2 million to support an initiative that will create provincewide standards and training to improve care in the health-care […]Continue readingCare enhanced for people at risk of suicide, facing mental-health crisis
The Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division (CMHA BC) received 20 nomination packages for three positions available to serve on CMHA BC Board of Directors. We would like to extend our gratitude to all applicants for putting forward their applications. Based on the priorities identified by the Board and consistent with the Bylaws of […]Continue readingResults of the 2022 CMHA BC Board Election
The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held virtually and in-person on September 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss this year’s AGM, Impact and Awards Night! The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division […]Continue readingNotice of 69th Annual General Meeting
Brought to you in partnership with the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), this Responding to Crisis at Work session is for all downtown business owners and staff. The tools learned in this session can help you to effectively respond to conflict and crisis at work, including, but not […]Continue readingDe-escalation training for Victoria Downtown Business
July 26, 2022 (Victoria) – Indigenous families with children three to 12 who are experiencing big worries and fears will have access to free, culturally grounded wellness practices through a virtual parent and caregiver coaching program. With the support of the Province, the We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears Parent/Caregiver Support Program was developed with the […]Continue readingNew culturally informed mental-wellness supports will help Indigenous families
Program Information In August 2021 the Province announced that Victoria received an investment through the Strengthening Communities’ Services Program adding capacity to address the impacts of homelessness and keep communities safe and healthy as they recover from the pandemic. This included a partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division and a portion […]Continue readingRequest for Expressions of Interest: Peer Assisted Care Team
Dr. Jean Moore was a lifetime advocate, educator and community volunteer leader who passed away on June 6, 2022. Since 1967 she gave over 50 years of service with the Canadian Mental Health Association in BC, Alberta and nationally. Dr. Moore also lent her skills to First Call: BC’s Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, to […]Continue readingA tribute to Dr. Jean Moore: Outstanding community volunteer leader