BC’s leading mental health non-profit responds to the release of A Pathway to Hope, the Province of BC’s mental health, substance use and addictions 10-year plan “A Pathway to Hope is a great start at the changes we need to see in BC’s mental health, substance use and addictions care,” said Jonny Morris, CEO of […]Continue readingCMHA BC welcomes government’s shift to focus on prevention and early intervention
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
Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program. The program includes access to educational videos and weekly telephone coaching sessions and will be available starting April 29, 2019. Serving parents and caregivers of children […]Continue readingMore parents, kids to get help from free mental health service
Victoria, BC (February 19, 2019) – “Significant new funding for child and youth mental health and substance use services will begin to fill the huge gap that exists between the needs of BC’s children, youth and young adults, and available services, and support implementation of the Province’s anticipated child & youth mental health plan,” said […]Continue readingBudget 2019’s child and youth mental health funding begins to fill service gap
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for long-distance travel. Airports are crowded and chaotic, winter weather conditions can throw us curveballs and unforeseen circumstances can trigger a lot of stress. When leaving your usual routine and surroundings, and adding the overall stress of travel, challenges might come up that trigger symptoms of […]Continue reading10 Tips for Surviving Winter Holiday Travel
Thousands of families across British Columbia have suffered the loss of a loved one to overdose, and thousands more struggle to support a child or loved one living with a substance use disorder. Two new handbooks written in collaboration with people who have first-hand experience with substance use and loss aim to help British Columbian […]Continue readingNew resources to support BC families impacted by substance use
New initiative includes website and colouring book to help travellers de-stress prior to travel Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) introduced the Fly Calm initiative in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC). Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the launch includes a host of new resources, including an interactive website with […]Continue readingYVR Introduces Fly Calm Initiative with CMHA
Monday September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness of suicide and its prevention. This year CMHA BC would like to take this opportunity to spread the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can help prevent suicide. This year’s theme, as determined by […]Continue readingCMHA BC and BC Crisis Centres urge British Columbians to learn suicide prevention skills