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
June 2, 2022 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division and National offices welcome the decision from the federal government to grant a request from the Province of British Columbia to provide an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act that will, beginning January 31, 2023, decriminalize personal possession of small amounts […]Continue readingCMHA welcomes the decriminalization of small amounts of certain illicit substances for personal use in British Columbia, calls for more action
Be part of a provincial advisory group to help make BounceBack more accessible to everyone in BC. BounceBack teaches effective skills to help individuals (aged 15+) overcome symptoms of mild to moderate depression or anxiety, and improve their mental health. Provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BounceBack is available for free across BC. You […]Continue readingCall for Volunteers: BounceBack Advisory Group
$10,000 being donated to three non-profits as part of campaign co-created by youth March 3, 2022 – A new campaign will see a total of up to $10,000 donated to three non-profit organizations as part of a project to increase understanding and awareness of youth substance use in the midst of BC’s toxic drug crisis. […]Continue readingCMHA BC launches new substance use campaign by youth, for youth