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
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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
Christmas came early for those in need
Kamloops North Shore BIA CMHA is so thankful for the community support shown to the Kamloops North Shore Christmas purse drive. Patti Phillips said “Such a day of gratitude. Thank you so much to all of my Angel Friends who came to help bring over all of the purses. Deanna B, Acacia, Caroline, Deanna G, […]Continue readingChristmas came early for those in need
New Clubhouse Hours
Effective April 1, 2019, The Clubhouse hours will change to the following: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 3pm Friday 8:30am – 2:30pmContinue readingNew Clubhouse Hours
Get ready to #GETLOUD for CMHA Mental Health Week
Time to work on your outside voice! Get ready to Get Loud this May 1-7 for the 66th annual CMHA Mental Health Week.Continue readingGet ready to #GETLOUD for CMHA Mental Health Week
Finding hope in uncertain times: Five tips on coping with change
Vancouver, B.C. – It seems there is a lot more uncertainty in the world today: government leaders around the globe divide opinions, concerns of terrorism are on the rise, and bigger policy changes are happening in many Western countries. It’s on the news, across social media platforms, in conversations with family, friends, and co-workers. The […]Continue readingFinding hope in uncertain times: Five tips on coping with change
Telus donates youth-focused mental health app to CMHA
Today, at the Healthy Minds Healthy Campuses Summit in Vancouver, TELUS announced the donation of its new iOS mindfulness app, thinkFull, to CMHA bCContinue readingTelus donates youth-focused mental health app to CMHA
Joining forces to build psychologically safe and healthy municipalities
The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC) and the British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) have partnered to offer a suite of workplace mental health awareness and training courses to BCMSA members across the province. CMHA has adapted three courses to meet the needs of local governments. Safe and Sound: Building and Sustaining […]Continue readingJoining forces to build psychologically safe and healthy municipalities
CMHA BC welcomes Budget 2017’s stronger focus on mental health and addictions
BC Budget: $140 million in targeted investment offers valuable opportunity to act #b4stage4 The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) welcomes the Province’s commitment to mental health and addictions care following yesterday’s announcement of a $140 million package of measures aimed at improving child and youth mental health in BC schools, homes, and communities. This follows […]Continue readingCMHA BC welcomes Budget 2017’s stronger focus on mental health and addictions