Two Vernon youth are taking on the challenge of reducing the use of plastic bags in our community. When they became aware of the harm that plastic can do to the environment, Sophie and Sarah decided to take action. The sisters began working on prototypes for shopping bags made from recycled T-shirts provided by The […]Continue readingGeorgette Shop Partners With Vernon Youth for Reusable Shopping Bags Made From T-Shirts
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Vernon & District Branch held its Annual General Meeting September 26 at the CMHA Vernon Branch Conference Room. Highlights of the evening included acknowledgements of 60 years of positive achievements in bringing mental health support to the North Okanagan community and the election of the new board of […]Continue readingCMHA Elects New Board of Directors – Celebrates 60 Years of Community at AGM
Every day, ten Canadians die by suicide, while two hundred more attempt suicide. Tragically, the North Okanagan has one of the highest youth suicide rates in our province. “Guilt, fear and shame are powerful feelings that can keep us in the shadows when talking about mental health challenges including suicide,” said Julia Payson, Executive Director […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Be the Light’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
Losing a loved one to suicide can be one of the most difficult types of trauma to overcome. Anger, depression, loneliness and guilt are just some of the emotional responses, in addition to physical symptoms that can overwhelm individuals dealing with loss from suicide. “After a traumatic event these experiences are normal to have, and […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association to Host Suicide Support Group
It is always exciting when we get to make a new connection and give a tour of our building and what we do here. Thank you to Dale and Simone of Bracken Insurance – The Co-Operators for connecting and donating. The gift was made possible from their head office who awarded $1,000 to the Vernon […]Continue readingBracken Insurance – The Co-operators Donates to CMHA
A mother’s mission to end mental health stigma helped Vernon team become the biggest Ride Don’t Hide cycling fundraising team in Canada. With just $851 left to reach the $60,000 goal for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Ride Don’t Hide event, Vernon has once again earned the distinction of having the top fundraising team […]Continue readingVernon Ride Don’t Hide Cycling Team is Tops in Canada for Third Year in a Row
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 Association (CMHA), Vernon & District’s 16th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show and Sale at […]Continue readingAwakening the Spirit Art Show Celebrates the Therapeutic Power of Art
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 fundraiser where guests donated $25,922 to support local mental health. Also during the event, CMHA Vernon […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon Receives $33,922 from Bollywood Event to Support Crisis Line and Youth Programs
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 struggling with the stigma of a Bipolar diagnosis. The gift raised from the […]Continue readingVernon Doctors Hockey Tournament Funds CMHA Education
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 Park. Over $50,000 towards the $60,000 goal was raised from online registrations […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon Raises More than $50,000 to Support Local Mental Health
