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World Suicide Prevention Month
World Suicide Prevention Month Shifts Discussion from Silence to Openness Vernon, BC – North Okanagan residents have an opportunity to honour loss, raise awareness, and access education about suicide prevention. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Throughout...
Wildfire-Related Mental Health
Learn how to navigate wildfire-related mental health concerns Vernon, BC – Just the very thought of wildfire, smoky skies and potential evacuation can have a significant impact on mental health. However, several techniques can help lessen the anxiety. On Aug. 15, the...
Awakening the Spirit Art Show 2024
Awakening the Spirit Art Show opens discussion on mental health Vernon, BC – North Okanagan residents can celebrate local artists who are using creativity to express their mental health journeys and to ignite community conversations on mental health. The Canadian...
9-8-8 Milestone
9-8-8 six-month anniversary highlights key role of Vernon responders. The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District is providing care and compassion to individuals across Canada who are in crisis or are struggling with mental health. May 30 was the...
Ride Don’t Hide Raises over $53,000 for Youth Mental Health
Ride Don't Hide was held June 9 and more than $53,000 was raised for the Youth Integrated Services Hub operated by Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District. Our Community came together to ensure that the mental health of North Okanagan youth is a...
Register now for Ride Don’t Hide
Ride Don’t Hide will be hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District June 9 at Polson Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the event starting at 9 a.m.
More than 25 affordable homes preserved in Vernon
From the BC Ministry of Housing People living in Vernon will continue to have access to 26 affordable rental homes made possible through a recent purchase from the Rental Protection Fund. The Rental Protection Funds purchase of Sunrise Gardens in Vernon means 26...
Mental Health Week shines spotlight on kindness and compassion
Mental Health Week, which runs from May 6 to May 12, is being celebrated in the North Okanagan. This year’s theme, Healing through Compassion, focuses on how compassion fosters connection among individuals and communities. “There are so many invisible pressures that...
Block Party highlights Mental Health Week in Vernon
The theme of Mental Health Week is healing with compassion and kindness.
Register now for Ride Don’t Hide and support local youth.
A popular event returns this June, providing North Okanagan residents an opportunity to support youth mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District hosts Ride Don’t Hide on Sunday, June 9, at Vernon’s Polson Park. Funds will go to the...