by admin | Jul 18, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
photo: CMHA Vernon Rehabilitation and Wellness program manager Lenai Schmidt at the Awakening the Spirit Art Show The power of art as a therapeutic activity benefiting the mental health of individuals and communities is being showcased at Canadian Mental Health... by admin | Jul 17, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
Canadian Mental Health Association, (CMHA) – Vernon & District Branch received $33,922 for its youth programs and Crisis Line from a local fund raising event. Bollywood Bang, which took place April 27 at Predator Ridge Resort, featured a five-minute... by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
We are grateful for the generosity of our community! The Vernon Doctor’s Hockey Tournament Society has again donated $2,500 towards Mental Health Education in memory of Laura Taylor, a UBC medical student & gifted athlete who died by suicide in 2016 after... by admin | Jun 25, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
A downpour of rain couldn’t stop the outpouring of generosity and community spirit last Sunday as more than 170 community members including 127 riders and striders took part in the 7th annual Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ride Don’t Hide event at Creekside... by admin | Jun 14, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
Pre-registrations, sponsorships and donations for the CMHA annual Ride Don’t Hide event have raised more than $34,000 to date towards the $60,000 goal to raise awareness and funds for local mental health. “We are grateful for the continued support and generosity from... by admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
What is in your medicine cabinet? If you look, chances are you’ll find medications that are expired or that you no longer need. If there are medications in there that aren’t being used or are expired, why keep them? Expired medications can be ineffective or even...