Support Steps on June 6, 2020: Be Fearless Trail Marathon/Half/11k The Be Fearless trail run supports and raises awareness for our own Steps Youth Program. $5 from each of the participant’s registration fees will be donated to the Steps Program so we can continue to support youth mental health with nature-based recreation and facilitate discussion […]Continue readingRun Like a Girl
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Important Information about COVID19 Closures at CMHA
A Message from our Executive Director Hi everyone, Please have no doubt that our organization will not abandon you during this time of isolation and worry. We are here for you and we hope we always will be. But the way we connect with you will have to change – temporarily. Whereas you once […]Continue readingImportant Information about COVID19 Closures at CMHA
Transforming Mental Health and addictions care will need bold investment
BC budget 2020 Transforming Mental Health and addictions care will need bold investment Vancouver, B.C. (February 19, 2020) – The announcement of continued investments in poverty reduction, supported housing, and child care in Budget 2020 is important in the Province’s efforts to increase equitable access to everyone’s best possible mental health, says the Province’s largest […]Continue readingTransforming Mental Health and addictions care will need bold investment
Remembering Keira Walsh
Written by Claire Ramsfield, Coordinator, Steps Youth Program I connected with Keira on a peer level as the Steps Youth Program Coordinator. Keira joined Steps in September 2018. We developed a relationship in the times that I drove her home after group, and she slowly opened up and shared with me how difficult things were […]Continue readingRemembering Keira Walsh
Giving the Gift of Wellness
As the holiday season approaches and the time for sharing with loved ones draws nearer, we ask that you keep the Canadian Mental Health Association on your mind. This time of year can be difficult for some people in our community and we at CMHA want to do our best to help support those in […]Continue readingGiving the Gift of Wellness
We are hosting Mental Health First Aid First Nations
Mental Health First Aid First Nations is designed to provide an opportunity for First Nations participants and others who work with First Nations to learn and have serious conversations about mental health and wellness. Participants will reflect on their life experiences, acknowledge the historical context of the colonization of Canada and move forward to address and […]Continue readingWe are hosting Mental Health First Aid First Nations
Beyond The Blues
FRIDAY OCT 11, 2019 from 10 AM-3 PM North Vancouver City Library, Main Floor Have you stopped feeling like yourself lately? Or maybe you’re worried about someone you care about? Maybe you feel sad, empty and hopeless but don’t know why you can’t shake off the feelings? Or maybe you’re feeling okay but want to […]Continue readingBeyond The Blues
9th Annual Brandon Daoust Memorial Golf Tournament 2019
On August 24th, 2019, friends and family of Brandon Daoust gathered to play golf and celebrate Brandon’s life which he lived to the fullest until his passing at age 19. The tournament raised over $11,000 for CMHA North and West Vancouver in support of the Steps youth program. This free program brings youth who are facing mental health […]Continue reading9th Annual Brandon Daoust Memorial Golf Tournament 2019
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Are you a member of the Canadian Mental Health Association? If so, join us at our Annual AGM. If not, click here to become a member today. Why attend the AGM? This is your chance to show your support for the mental well-being of our community, and to show your support for our not for profit organization. Mental health begins where […]Continue readingNotice of Annual General Meeting
Mental Health – It’s time to celebrate!
NORTH VANCOUVER BC May 3, 2019 – On the eve of Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association North West Vancouver branch is proud to celebrate our wonderful Blenz café team as the winners of the City of North Vancouver’s Outstanding Squad Award. What many people don’t know is that CMHA operates the Blenz café at […]Continue readingMental Health – It’s time to celebrate!