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
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Job Posting: Program Administrative Coordinator
The primary role of this position is to provide administrative support, data analysis and assistance to provincial program managers, while also maintaining some continuity of knowledge across provincial program areas. Primary focus will be support to the Bounce Back program, but will include support to various provincial programs. Duties include research assistance and administrative support […]Continue readingJob Posting: Program Administrative Coordinator
CMHA BC head speaks out on policing and mental health
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
Job Posting: Intake Coordinator
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids is a family-focused phone-based coaching service effective in reducing mild to moderate behavioural problems and promoting healthy child development in children ages 3-12. The Intake Coordinator conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the program. Using the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) tool and other measures, the […]Continue readingJob Posting: Intake Coordinator
New head of BC’s mental health non-profit sees open window of opportunity
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
CMHA calls on BC youth to celebrate their everyday victories during Mental Health Week
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
New service helps kids with anxiety
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
Job Posting: Indigenous Program Coordinator (Victoria)
We are seeking a program coordinator to facilitate and oversee the development and implementation of the Indigenous stream of the Confident Parents; Thriving Kids – Anxiety program. The program is aimed at reducing anxiety in Indigenous children ages 3 to 12 through culturally appropriate educational videos and parent coaching. Operating out of CMHA’s downtown Victoria […]Continue readingJob Posting: Indigenous Program Coordinator (Victoria)
In Memoriam: Agnes Hall
We will deeply miss distinguished mental health advocate and dear friend to CMHA, Agnes Hall. Agnes passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Agnes served as a Board Member of CMHA Winnipeg Region, and initiated the formation of the Winnipeg Mental Health Network in 1986. When moving to Vancouver in 1993, Agnes became very […]Continue readingIn Memoriam: Agnes Hall
Get ready to #GetLoud!
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!