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
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Feeling like more than your farm is under water?
AgSafe and CMHA BC team up for mental health awareness for agriculture sector December 16, 2021 – After recent floods on the heels of wildfires, a heat dome, and an ongoing pandemic, many in the agricultural community face a host of challenges—including taking care of their mental health, as they contemplate next steps. AgSafe and […]Continue readingFeeling like more than your farm is under water?
Are We Done Yet? Five mental health tips for challenging times
December 7, 2021 – The months leading up to the end of the year can be not so jolly for many British Columbians—especially as we continue to navigate new ways of gathering and celebrating. It’s a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us, and can affect our mental health. This year is […]Continue readingAre We Done Yet? Five mental health tips for challenging times
Weston Family Foundation donates $3 million to CMHA to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations
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
CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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
Registration now open for first cohort of free workplace mental health training certification
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
Care to Speak expands capacity to support ongoing mental health needs of care workers
The Canadian Mental Health Association and SafeCare BC expand hours, seek volunteers to provide confidential peer support to those working on the front lines The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC) and SafeCare BC have expanded the operating hours of Care to Speak, an online peer support service for health care workers. The […]Continue readingCare to Speak expands capacity to support ongoing mental health needs of care workers
2021 Call for CMHA BC Board Members
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is currently seeking candidates for three positions on our Board of Directors. The position is a three-year term from September 2021 to September 2024. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our vision […]Continue reading2021 Call for CMHA BC Board Members
Ride Don’t Hide
As we face our health crisis due to COVID-19, CMHA’s BC Division Victoria office is working differently to support our community. Safety is our number one priority. Adhering to direction from BC’s Provincial Health Officer, our annual Ride Don’t Hide (RDH) event scheduled for June 14, 2020 will still occur but not as a large […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide
Celebrating peer support across the globe
Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But, there’s a powerful recovery tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support. A peer supporter is an individual with experience living with […]Continue readingCelebrating peer support across the globe