We are so grateful to have been selected to receive the Sustainable Recovery Grant! We are looking forward to the coaching and support provided through Purppl Resilience & Recovery Program. A huge thank you to the funders who made this opportunity possible; United Way BC – Southern Interior, Interior Savings, Community Foundation North Okanagan, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, and Valley First – a division of first west credit union.
Youth Programs
CMHA serves youth and young adults offering prevention-based education sessions for youth and youth leaders in school and club settings to address youth substance use, mental health promotion and suicide prevention, equipping youth with knowledge and tools to help manage mental health and wellness through building relationships and providing a knowledge-base of community resources to access help.
About CMHA
At CMHA Vernon, we have built a community of support for individuals and their families living with mental health challenges, from youth programs to housing to education to employment to psychosocial rehabilitation. We help everyone in our community find the best type of care or service to match their need.
Ways to Get Involved
You can make mental health matter. There are many ways you can help CMHA promote the mental health of everyone and support the resiliency and recovery of those experiencing mental illness.
Housing Services
CMHA is dedicated to mental wellness, and housing stability is a key component of health. Adequate, suitable and affordable housing contributes to our physical and mental well-being. It leads to increased personal safety and helps decrease stress, leading to improved sleep and diet. All of these factors result in better mental health outcomes.
Our Programs & Services
We all have mental health. CMHA believes that good mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. Whether you are managing a mental illness, supporting someone you care about, or looking to build your own overall health, we can help you build mental health skills and resilience for yourself and your family.
* For Programs that require an intake before accessing, please click the Intake Form button at the top of the page next to the Donate button to apply for an intake.
- Community Education and Training
- Wellness Volunteer Opportunities*
- Peer Support Services
- Employment Services
- Social & Recreational Programs*
- Nutrition Program*
- Wellness Education Programs
- Restorative Justice
- Crisis Line
- Suicide Grief Support Group
- Family Support Services
- Youth Wellness and Education
- Georgette Shop
Mental Health Resources
Mental illnesses are health problems that affect the mind—your thoughts, your emotions, your behaviours. There are many different mental illnesses, and they affect people in different ways. In this section, learn more about the different mental illnesses, learn more about treatment and recovery, and find help in your community.