BC Minister for Mental Health and Addictions to join riders at the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide community bike ride and fundraising event The Canadian Mental Health Association is gearing up for the annual Ride Don’t Hide event on June 23 in communities across Canada, all focused on raising funds to provide critical […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Gears Up To Raise Funds for Mental Health
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day
Canadian Mental Health Association study supported by BDC takes pulse of entrepreneurs’ well-being The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), supported by BDC, Canada’s only bank exclusively devoted to entrepreneurs, today released an in-depth report examining Canadian entrepreneurs’ mental health. The study, Going it Alone: the mental health and well-being of entrepreneurs in Canada, looks at […]Continue readingNew study finds 62% of business owners feel depressed at least once a week
Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division’s new CEO presented yesterday to the BC Legislature’s Special Committee to Review the Police Complaint Process. Jonny Morris used his submission to highlight the recently released BC Coroners Service Death Review Panel Report “Opportunities for Different Outcomes” which looked at deaths among people with recent police encounters. The report […]Continue readingCMHA BC head speaks out on policing and mental health
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), BC Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Morris as the Division’s new CEO. Jonathan Morris brings over twenty years’ experience in community-based mental health and addictions services, policy and advocacy. As well as a decade of experience with CMHA, Morris brings […]Continue readingNew head of BC’s mental health non-profit sees open window of opportunity
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), BC Division kicks off its 68th annual Mental Health Week (May 6 -12) celebrations with a new campaign – Celebrate Everyday Victories – encouraging youth and young adults throughout British Columbia to pause and acknowledge their small daily wins and celebrate their journey towards positive mental wellness. During Mental […]Continue readingCMHA calls on BC youth to celebrate their everyday victories during Mental Health Week
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 2019 to September 2022. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our vision […]Continue readingCall for CMHA BC Board Members
A new, free service is now available to help BC families with young children who are experiencing challenges with anxiety. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program is a phone-based coaching service for parents and caregivers that effectively reduces mild to moderate anxiety challenges in their children ages 3 – 12. Through a series of […]Continue readingNew service helps kids with anxiety
Are you ready for Mental Health Week, May 6-12? It’s the 68th year of this Canadian tradition, and we’ve got what you need to get loud – and clear. Because we’re not just getting loud, we’re getting loud about what mental health really is. So, what is mental health really? Simply put, it is a […]Continue readingGet ready to #GetLoud!
We are saddened by the loss of mental health champion and former mayor of Oak Bay, Nils Jensen. Known by many as the heart of the community, Nils Jensen began as a councillor in Oak Bay in 1996, going on to serve two terms as mayor from 2011 to 2018. Nils was a dear friend […]Continue readingWe are saddened by the loss of Nils Jensen, former mayor of Oak Bay