Professional dancer and yoga instructor Jenn Edwards (who also happens to be the daughter of our Volunteer Coordinator, MJ Moore) is offering support to the North Shore community by providing free yoga classes through Zoom all the way from St. John’s, Newfoundland where she is sheltering in place with her partner in his family home. […]Continue readingProviding Support from Far and Wide
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CMHA proud to stand with British Columbians in facing COVID-19
Vancouver, April 9, 2020 – Fear is contagious – but so are caring and support. In this spirit of resilience, the Canadian Mental Health Association across BC is proud to offer expanded supports during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis with generous funding announced today from the Province of B.C. Peer support, BounceBack* coaching, community counselling and […]Continue readingCMHA proud to stand with British Columbians in facing COVID-19
Keeping You Connected: Now Offering Services Online
Dear friends, With yours, our own, and the wider community’s health and safety being paramount, we have moved our counselling and peer navigation services online for the foreseeable future. Here is what you need to know about the changes we have made to our services and how you can access support online. Counselling Understandably, some […]Continue readingKeeping You Connected: Now Offering Services Online
Feeling bored at home?
Here are some entertainment options for the self-isolated and physical-distancers recommended by CMHA staff TV Shows Julia Kaisla (Executive Director) – Julia’s favourite show right now is the Netflix series On My Block which she watches with her 11-year-old. She aspires to be as cool as Abuelita one day. Karen Hoshino (Peer Navigator) – Karen’s […]Continue readingFeeling bored at home?
Run Like a Girl
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
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