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
We are seeking a full time Administrative Coordinator to provide support to the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program Manager and program team. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day business operations of CMHA BC’s Victoria office, act as the point person on various administrative and human resource matters, as well as coordinate logistics […]Continue readingJob Posting: Administrative Coordinator (Victoria)
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
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 2019 to September 2022. 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
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
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)
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
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!
We are saddened by the loss of mental health champion and former mayor of Oak Bay, Nils Jensen. Known by many as the heart of the community, Nils Jensen began as a councillor in Oak Bay in 1996, going on to serve two terms as mayor from 2011 to 2018. Nils was a dear friend […]Continue readingWe are saddened by the loss of Nils Jensen, former mayor of Oak Bay