Information and referral support is a core service of CMHA and we need experienced volunteers to help us help the people who email and phone us from across the province on a diverse range of issues. This position is ideal for a retired mental health professional or educator, or a former distress line worker. Flexible […]Continue readingSeeking Information and Referral Support Volunteers
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
BC Minister for Mental Health and Addictions to join riders at the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide community bike ride and fundraising event The Canadian Mental Health Association is gearing up for the annual Ride Don’t Hide event on June 23 in communities across Canada, all focused on raising funds to provide critical […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Gears Up To Raise Funds for Mental Health
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day
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
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
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
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