September 8, 2023 – The past few years have been an unprecedented time of change and challenge. Through difficult times, it is common to feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. The Future Ready Initiative (FRI) and the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) are excited to collaborate in building awareness of mental health challenges, […]Continue readingThe Future Ready Initiative and the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division collaborate to promote mental health resources
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Notice of 70th Annual General Meeting
The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held virtually on September 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. We are looking forward to hosting our members at this year’s Annual General Meeting! The Canadian Mental Health Association, […]Continue readingNotice of 70th Annual General Meeting
Expressions of Interest: Peer Assisted Care Teams 2023
The Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division will be administering the request for expression of interest “REOI” for community-based organizations to lead Peer Assisted Care Teams in three communities: Comox Valley, Kamloops, and Prince George. In 2022, the Province of BC committed $10 million for new and existing Peer Assisted Care Teams. These […]Continue readingExpressions of Interest: Peer Assisted Care Teams 2023
New teams will help people in mental-health, substance-use crisis in Prince George, Kamloops and the Comox Valley
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 7, 2023): People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in Prince George, Kamloops and the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new community-led crisis response team. The team will be made up of peers with lived experience and mental-health professionals who will serve people aged 13 and above in […]Continue readingNew teams will help people in mental-health, substance-use crisis in Prince George, Kamloops and the Comox Valley
CMHA Bed-Based Treatment & Recovery Grant Expansion
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 4, 2023): The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC), the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions (MMHA), and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are pleased to announce the CMHA BC Bed-Based Treatment & Recovery Expansion Grant Application is now open. Funded by the Province, this grant call will add […]Continue readingCMHA Bed-Based Treatment & Recovery Grant Expansion
Call for CMHA BC Board Members 2023
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 2023 to September 2026. 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 2023
Get moving this June in support of mental health in BC
June 1, 2023 – Victoria, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) is proud to announce two annual fundraisers occurring this June: Ride Don’t Hide and the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women. Get moving for mental health and join us to show your community they are not alone. “CMHA BC […]Continue readingGet moving this June in support of mental health in BC
New supportive employment services help people in recovery
Centres selected to participate in the pilot are Turning Points Collaborative Society, Connective, ASK Wellness Society, Penticton Recovery Resource Society and 333 Recovery Homes VERNON, BC – (May 19, 2023): People recovering from mental-health and addiction challenges will benefit from a new pilot program that integrates employment services within treatment and recovery centres. “We all […]Continue readingNew supportive employment services help people in recovery
PACT is expanding to 7 new communities in BC
Recommend PACT for Your Community May 2023 Peer Assisted Care Teams (PACT) are here to help community members find the support they need during a crisis. CMHA BC is leading and advocating for a community-led response to mental health crises called PACT. PACT provides an alternative to police and shifts BC’s crisis care to a […]Continue readingPACT is expanding to 7 new communities in BC
Consultation on Together BC: BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
CMHA BC Submits Together BC Poverty Reduction Strategy There is a complex two-way relationship between mental health, substance use and poverty. People experiencing mental illness and/or substance use are at increased risk of living in poverty because of stigma, discrimination, social exclusion, additional healthcare costs and barriers to employment. Conversely, people living in poverty face […]Continue readingConsultation on Together BC: BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy