KAMLOOPS, BC – (November 3, 2021): The board of directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kamloops has permanently appointed Alfred Achoba to the position of Executive Director. Achoba had been Interim Executive Director since 2020. “We are pleased Alfred has accepted this role on a permanent basis,” says Greg Thomson, President CMHA Kamloops […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kamloops Branch board appoints Alfred Achoba as Executive Director
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How to Help Someone Thinking About Suicide
How to help someone thinking about suicide By Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to remember those we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness about how suicide can be prevented. People who are considering suicide describe feeling hopeless, burdensome, overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to […]Continue readingHow to Help Someone Thinking About Suicide
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Have you read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action (TRCC, 2015)? Their calls to action are a list of 94 ways in which federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments can tangibly work to take a step towards reconciliation. Much of the focus is on education, equal access and opportunity, and building […]Continue readingTruth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
See our Job Postings!
If you’re interested in supporting those in need and creating a positive impact in your community then you may be a good fit with CMHA Check out our CAREERS PAGE for our current job postings and apply today!Continue readingSee our Job Postings!
CMHA Kamloops Branch – virtual Annual General Meeting
Hello Partner & Member, Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch invites you to join us at our virtual Annual General Meeting on Wednesday August 11, 2021. When: Aug 11, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckf–hqTMqGtxkDC09YWAHUsnXeOabyerM After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]Continue readingCMHA Kamloops Branch – virtual Annual General Meeting
Self-care Day – July 24
Beneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. While it’s exciting to see increased interest in mental health, the popularization of wellness can sometimes lead to misinformation and the […]Continue readingSelf-care Day – July 24
A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Call for Board Members
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch (CMHA) is currently seeking candidates for positions on our Board of Directors. The position is a two-year term from May 2021 to May 2023. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in helping us fulfill our vision of improving […]Continue readingCall for Board Members
bc211 Information and referrals in BC
Who We Are bc211 is a British Columbia, non-profit organization that provides a free, confidential, multilingual service that links people to resources for help, where and when they need it. We provide information about and referral to a broad range of programs and services, including: basic needs like food and shelter mental health and addictions support legal and financial assistance support for seniors, and much more. […]Continue readingbc211 Information and referrals in BC
Mental Illness Awareness Week
#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health October 2, 2020 Each October, people across Canada speak up for Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year, it is being marked from October 4 –10. It’s a week of public education and awareness that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week