Big changes marked this past year as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Vernon & District Branch continued to build upon the pillars of education, employment and housing as key components to a mentally healthy community. CMHA Vernon celebrated a year of progress at its Annual General Meeting held September 15 online. “It was […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon Marks a Year of Progress at AGM
Starting immediately, the Georgette Thrift Shop is again accepting quality, clothing, jewelry, purses, shoes and decorative items for the home. The Georgette Thrift Shop is a social enterprise owned and operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District, with proceeds funding local mental health programs and services. Due to COVID-19, the Georgette […]Continue readingCMHA’s Georgette Thrift Shop Accepting Donations
The power of art as a therapeutic activity benefiting the mental health of individuals and communities is being showcased at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District 17th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. More than 20 works are featured including photography, acrylic, pen and […]Continue readingAwakening the Spirit Art Show Celebrates the Therapeutic Power of Art
The 8th Annual Ride Don’t Hide planned for this month has been cancelled. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon & District Branch, the cycling event aims to reduce mental health stigma and raise funds for local programs. “The health and well-being of our community has always been and will continue to be […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon Cancels Ride Don’t Hide, Launches Campaign to Raise Funds for Vital Programs
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, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District Branch is promoting the importance of […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon Encourages Community to Get Real, Get Connected
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 inside but telling others we are fine. […]Continue readingNew Survey says British Columbians Experiencing Increased Anxiety but Telling Others They Are Doing Fine
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 two of the programs that have received additional funding support in our communities. “We are so appreciative […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon to Receive Additional Online Mental Health Supports for COVID-19
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 pandemic. Already, a number of significant holidays and religious […]Continue readingTips to Stay Connected with Family and Friends Over the Holidays
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 related to COVID-19. “It is reassuring that […]Continue readingCrisis Line Calls Increase with COVID-Related Concerns
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 community and to protect the health of staff and participants. “With growing anxiety and […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District Branch to Deliver Services Through Technology
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