Media Releases

CMHA Vernon is excited to announce an important performance by Séan McCann, long time member of Great Big Sea at the Powerhouse Theatre this spring. On March 4, Séan McCann will share his music and story of abuse and addiction in a special intimate performance to raise funds and awareness about mental health in our […]Continue readingSéan McCann of Great Big Sea Performs to Raise Funds for CMHA

Addictions are one of the most dangerous and destructive issues facing youth in our community. Today, 85% of Canadian teenagers have consumed alcohol and 50% have consumed illegal drugs. The most at risk to develop addictions are youth under the age of 25. CMHA Suicide Awareness Group, Mental Illness Family Support Centre and the North […]Continue readingDr. Ocana, Speaks on Youth & Addictions with Panel and Resource Fair

The Canada Post Foundation made an amazing gift of $10,000 to improve youth mental health services in our community. The Canada Post Foundation supports organizations working to improve youth mental health throughout the country. In the past five years, the Foundation has provided more than $6 million to build libraries, create sports and breakfast programs, […]Continue readingCanada Post Foundation Gives $10,000 for Youth Mental Health

Vernon Secondary School class of 1987 came together for their 30 year high school reunion raising over $700 in honour of Michael Schratter, founder of the Ride Don’t Hide movement. Ride Don’t Hide is an annual community bike ride hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in celebration and support of mental health. A nation-wide […]Continue readingVSS 30 Year Grad Reunion Supports Mental Health in Honour of Michael Schratter

We are excited to announce the launch of a new program, ACTIVE, to improve the physical and mental health of young adults. Young people living with mental health conditions face unique challenges to healthy living. This may be a result of their symptoms, medication, difficulties sleeping, isolation, finances, or coping with stress. It is estimated […]Continue readingLaunch of ACTIVE a Mental Health Fitness Program for Young Adults

The power of art as a therapeutic activity benefiting the mental health of individuals and communities is showcased at the 14th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show and Sale. CMHA and the Mental Illness Family Support Centre come together each year to put on the Show, featuring exquisite art work for viewing and purchase. Vernon […]Continue readingAwakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale highlights use of Art in Mental Wellness

The Vernon Crisis Line has been operating since 1975, supporting people in distress in our community. In 2016, the Crisis Line answered over 5500 calls with most callers looking for confidential and empowering emotional support. The Vernon Crisis Line is also there for people who are having thoughts of suicide; however, in 2016 only 5.3% […]Continue readingCrisis Line Receives Large Community Boost and Looking for Volunteers

Men in their 40s and 50s most at risk; but everyone has a role to play in creating suicide safer communities Vernon, B.C. – In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday, September 10, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), in partnership with London Drugs, is urging British Columbians to “ask about suicide” and […]Continue readingBecome Suicide Aware and “Ask About Suicide”

Being forced from one’s home by a natural disaster is a rare occurrence that most of us will never face. However, tens of thousands of British Columbians are going through this upheaval right now as hundreds of wildfires burn throughout the province. Mental health experts warn that the emotional toll of disaster can be as […]Continue readingSafeguard your mental health in fire season