October 13, 2021 – The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help program. The funding will extend the program for an additional three years and help BounceBack better meet the specific needs of youth and underserved groups, […]Continue readingWeston Family Foundation donates $3 million to CMHA to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations
September 30, 2021 – Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to impact Indigenous peoples in Canada. We recognize that systemic racism and colonialism continue to permeate our system of mental health care […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CMHA BC Division received 11 nomination packages for three positions available on the CMHA BC Division Board of Directors. Based on the priorities identified by the Board and consistent with the Bylaws of the Association, all candidates proceeded to ballot. Following the online election, the successful elected candidates (in alpha order by last name) for […]Continue readingResults of the 2021 Board Election
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Jonny Morris, CEO of CMHA BC Division shares the following: Today is an opportunity to come together, remember, reflect, raise awareness, reduce stigma, share stories of hope, and strengthen our commitment to do whatever we can to support people contemplating suicide to have more liveable lives. Today, I remember […]Continue readingCMHA BC Division CEO Statement on World Suicide Prevention Day
September 1, 2021 — Back-to-school time can be a time of excitement as students look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones, settling into new routines, and having new experiences. But it can also be a time of uncertainty, worry and stress. Adding to the stress this year might be nervousness about COVID-19 […]Continue readingA less-stressful back-to-school
The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held virtually on Zoom on September 24, 2021 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 68th Annual General Meeting
August 16, 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make meaningful and lasting reforms to mental health care. CMHA is Canada’s most extensive community mental health organization. The pandemic has […]Continue readingFederal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Aug. 11, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is partnering with Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma (the Forum) on a new pair of journalism awards for reporting on the mental health of young people. Starting in January, journalists working in English will be able to compete for the Mindset Award for […]Continue readingCMHA collaborates with the Canadian Journalism Forum on New Awards for Reporting About Mental Health of Young People
July 8, 2021 In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
New program targets hard-hit tourism and hospitality sector VANCOUVER, BC – (June 18, 2021): Tourism and hospitality employees can now register for the first level in a new training certification program that focusses on mental health, well-being and resilience skills. The program is part of the recently-launched Workplace Hub which offers tools to help address […]Continue readingRegistration now open for first cohort of free workplace mental health training certification