Bev Gutray, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division made the following statement in response to today’s Speech from the Throne: “Today’s throne speech is encouraging for the mental health and addictions community in the areas of housing, poverty reduction and worker protection. This promised investment in social housing and affordable rental housing is […]Continue readingSocial housing, poverty reduction and worker protections in Throne Speech 2018
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration and for spending time with those we love. However, many people experience feelings of isolation, financial strain or increased family conflict that can make this a very stressful time of year. CMHA suggests that some of the best […]Continue reading15 Tips for Holiday Peace of Mind and Coping with Holiday Grief this Festive Season
CMHA is kicking off Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1-7, 2017, with an eye-catching invention. Vancouverites out for a morning walk may have seen an unusual sight: a dark cloud hovering directly over the head of a young person walking through the park, tracking their movements and following them wherever they went. What they saw […]Continue readingDrone disguised as a cloud illustrates important point about depression
As the leaves fall, people’s moods can, too. That’s why it’s an ideal time for the 22nd annual Beyond the Blues: Education & Screening Days, which have helped 93,000 people across BC since 1995.Continue readingBeyond the Blues education events this Fall add a dose of fun and games
The Province of BC’s Budget Update 2017 signals a welcome shift in mental health and substance use care from expensive crisis response to prevention and early intervention, according to CMHA BC. “The 84,000 children, youth and families in BC waiting for mental health and substance use help have spoken up loud & clear— together with […]Continue readingCMHA BC welcomes shift to early intervention and prevention with housing, poverty reduction and support in schools
The results of CMHA BC’s “Help Shape the Future” survey will be shared with decision-makers to help build a system of care that meets British Columbians’ needs The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is calling on British Columbians to help advocate for a more responsive and timely system of mental health and […]Continue readingHelp shape the future of mental health and addictions care in BC
Being forced from one’s home by a natural disaster is a rare occurrence that most of us will never face. However, tens of thousands of British Columbians are going through this upheaval right now as hundreds of wildfires burn throughout the province. Mental health experts warn that the emotional toll of disaster can be as […]Continue readingSafeguard your mental health in wildfire season
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is pleased to welcome the Honorable Judy Darcy as BC’s Minister for Mental Health and Addictions.Continue readingCMHA welcomes new Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions for BC
More than 2,200 BC riders take part in Canada’s largest mental health bike ride, breaking down stigma and building a community of hope Vancouver, B.C. – 6,700 mental health supporters took part nationally in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Ride Don’t Hide charity bike ride Sunday, June 25 raising over $1.5 million for mental health programs […]Continue readingRecord-breaking Ride Don’t Hide event raises over $1.5 million for mental health across Canada
Canada’s Largest Mental Health Bike Ride Brings Together Community Role Models to Fight Stigma and Encourages Help-Seeking BehaviourContinue readingRide Don’t Hide Urges British Columbians to Become Mental Health Motivators