New initiative includes website and colouring book to help travellers de-stress prior to travel Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) introduced the Fly Calm initiative in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC). Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the launch includes a host of new resources, including an interactive website with […]Continue readingYVR Introduces Fly Calm Initiative with CMHA
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4 tips to help stay beyond the blues this fall
Cold bugs aren’t the only thing we should be thinking about keeping at bay; our mental immune system can use a boost. CMHA BC offers four common-sense tips for protecting your mental well-being this fall: Embrace routines – For many of us, getting back to the grind of work and school can be challenging but our routines […]Continue reading4 tips to help stay beyond the blues this fall
Message from the CEO: In Gratitude
This is the last time I will compose an Executive Message for the CMHA BC Division Annual Report— after 26 years in this role I am retiring. I am looking back over the 26 years and I am thankful for the privilege of serving this organization as its CEO. As I reflect I am reminded […]Continue readingMessage from the CEO: In Gratitude
CMHA BC CEO Bev Gutray announces retirement for 2019
Bev Gutray, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division, announced today her plan to retire effective March 31, 2019. “I am thankful for the privilege of serving this organization as its CEO, and for the exceptional people I have worked with,” said Gutray. She made her remarks in front of staff and CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA BC CEO Bev Gutray announces retirement for 2019
Results of the 2018 Board Election
CMHA BC Division received 13 nomination packages for four positions available on the CMHA Board of Directors: Alibhai, Samira – Vancouver Atherton, Jane – Courtenay Clarkson, David – Vancouver Delong, David – Castlegar Franz, Catherine – Victoria McPherson, Jacki – Penticton Noel, Sophia – Vancouver Painter, Ryan – Victoria Rattan, Navi – Surrey Stuckert, Don – North Vancouver Weaver, Kevin – Cranbrook Wegner, Stasia – […]Continue readingResults of the 2018 Board Election
Notice of 65th Annual General Meeting
September 29, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. CMHA BC Division Office #905 – 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC The Board of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (the “Association”) hereby gives notice of the 65th Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held on September 29, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. The meeting is called for […]Continue readingNotice of 65th Annual General Meeting
CMHA BC and BC Crisis Centres urge British Columbians to learn suicide prevention skills
Monday September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness of suicide and its prevention. This year CMHA BC would like to take this opportunity to spread the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can help prevent suicide. This year’s theme, as determined by […]Continue readingCMHA BC and BC Crisis Centres urge British Columbians to learn suicide prevention skills
The tragedy of overdose death is preventable
The Canadian Mental Health Association joins people and organizations around the world to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event held each year on August 31st. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and […]Continue readingThe tragedy of overdose death is preventable
Prince George Community Suffers a Great Loss
Help us rebuild Connections Clubhouse! The mental health community in Prince George was devastated by the loss of our beloved Connections Clubhouse, which burned down in a fire on August 17, 2018. The Clubhouse has played a vital role in the lives of the people in Prince George. It has always been a safe, comfortable […]Continue readingPrince George Community Suffers a Great Loss
Job Posting: Internal Process Specialist
We currently have an opportunity for someone with excellent analytical, strategic and project management skills to work with us for a one year period to review our financial and business processes and workflows with the objective improving back-office processes and driving organizational and financial efficiencies. The main duties of the role will include an analytical […]Continue readingJob Posting: Internal Process Specialist