by admin | Sep 22, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Mental Health Week Promotes Social Connection Maybe it’s been awhile since you heard from someone you care about. Checking in on others, particularly those who are alone or vulnerable is important during these times of crisis. During this Mental Health Week,... by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Mental Health Week Kicks off May 4 with a Call to Get Real about Mental Health Even before COVID-19, loneliness and social isolation were a major concern in our society. After more than a month of physical distancing, a new survey says we are feeling anxious on the... by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon and District Branch is proud to offer expanded supports during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis with generous funding announced today from the Province of B.C. Virtual peer support and phone-based BounceBack coaching are... by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
April is here, and for the first time in our lifetimes, we are being asked to avoid the longstanding, entrenched traditions that bring us together during this time. Passover, Good Friday and Ramadan will be some of the major holidays to take place during the COVID-19... by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Calls to the Vernon site of the Interior Crisis Line Network have increased substantially over the last few weeks, with a 20% jump in the week after a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization. Over the last 2 weeks of March, 25% of calls were directly... by admin | Sep 20, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Due to the serious and growing concern of COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District Branch is transitioning many of its programs and services to online and phone support to help mitigate any potential spread of infection in our...