It has been brought to our attention that members of the public have been receiving solicitation calls claiming to be from the Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia and asking for donations. Whilst occasionally we do reach out to people in our donor database by phone, we do not make unsolicited calls asking for […]Continue readingBe aware of scammers falsely claiming to be from the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
VANCOUVER (B.C.) May 15, 2020 – In response to an independent investigation into its Cowichan Valley Branch, the BC Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA BC) is putting the Branch into probationary status and will oversee a plan aimed at improving accountability, transparency and service delivery. “Our ongoing priority is to ensure that […]Continue readingCowichan Valley Branch of CMHA placed in probationary status; focus on improving transparency and service delivery
For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times VANCOUVER (B.C.) – Most British Columbians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership […]Continue readingBritish Columbians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
British Columbians are encouraged to check in and monitor their mental health during COVID-19 VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC), with support from the Province of BC, has today enhanced its suite of online tools by launching a new resource designed to help youth and adults throughout British Columbia […]Continue readingCMHA BC Division launched new mental health assessment tool
The online resource hub has been developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association and SafeCare BC to provide support to frontline care workers during COVID-19 VANCOUVER, BC – : The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC), SafeCare BC and the Province of BC have today launched an online education resource designed to protect […]Continue readingNew mental health resource launched to support frontline health workers
CMHA BC Division conducting an external investigation at CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch March 12, 2020 – The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division has started an external investigation into certain complaints made about the Cowichan Valley Branch. The external investigation started on March 2, 2020. The Cowichan Valley Branch is a separately incorporated society, operating […]Continue readingBranch Updates
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to amend the Bylaws of the Association. The meeting will take place on March 20, 2020 at 4:30 pm at CMHA BC Division office in Training rooms A and B, at #905 – 1130 West Pender […]Continue readingNotice to Members: Extraordinary General Meeting on March 20
The BC Government released their Accessibility Legislation Consultation Report. Among many highlights, the report confirms that our campaign to address stigma and safeguard against discrimination towards people with mental health and substance use-related disabilities was a success! Our call for consideration and change is reiterated throughout the 48 page document. There is acknowledgement of the need […]Continue readingSome early successes of our Accessibility Campaign
The Bottom Line Conference on workplace mental health includes your choice of hands-on workshops to equip you with the tools to support inclusion your workplace. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association on March 11-12, 2020 this year’s offerings include: Responding to Coworkers in Crisis The rubber hits the road when an employee or colleague […]Continue readingSkills to help you support staff and coworkers
The Intake Coordinator conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour Program to help assess referrals for program fit. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour is coaching service effective in reducing behavioural problems and promoting healthy child development in children ages 3-12. The position acts as one […]Continue readingJob Posting: Intake Coordinator