Living with a mental illness can be an isolated existence. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help either. While there are many treatments and supports that help people recover, there is one tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District has been operating […]Continue readingCMHA Vernon & District Celebrates Global Peer Support Day
North Okanagan communities are facing an urgent challenge surrounding youth mental health, suicide and substance use, with suicide the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds in BC after motor vehicle accidents. Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is supporting CMHA Vernon’s early prevention and intervention efforts with a generous donation […]Continue readingCommunity Foundation of North Okanagan Supports Local Mental Health Education
In two days, more than 1,400 students and teachers from 14 schools in Armstrong, Lumby and Vernon turned out for the powerful message of The Robb Nash Project. Another nearly-200 community members came out for an additional performance last Wednesday night from the award-winning motivational musician at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. The […]Continue readingNorth Okanagan Youth Receive Inspiring Message to Deal with Addictions, Bullying and Suicide
In two days, more than 1,400 students and teachers from 14 schools in Armstrong, Lumby and Vernon turned out for the powerful message of The Robb Nash Project. Another nearly-200 community members came out for an additional performance last Wednesday night from the award-winning motivational musician at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. The […]Continue readingNorth Okanagan Youth Receive Inspiring Message to Deal with Addictions, Bullying and Suicide
Local mental health education is getting a big boost thanks to the Vernon Doctors Hockey Tournament Society (VDTHS). Proceeds of $2,500 from the 34th annual tournament held in early March were donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon & District Branch to support educational programming. “We are grateful for the generous support from the […]Continue readingVernon Doctors’ Hockey Tournament Supports Mental Health Education
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Vernon & District Branch held its Annual General Meeting last night at the CMHA Vernon Branch Conference Room. Richard Finn, Matt Garcia and Tom Nolan were re-elected to the Board, while Robert Carscadden, Jay Hack and David Service were newly elected. Members continuing their terms include Tom Christensen, Scott […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association – Vernon & District Branch Elects New Board of Directors
Funding for local mental health care programs provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) got a boost recently when Tolko’s vice-president of people and services, Tanya Wick, presented a generous donation of $6,000 on behalf of Tolko to Julia Payson, CMHA’s executive director. “CMHA Vernon is extremely grateful for the generous support from Tolko,” […]Continue readingTolko Donates $6,000 for Mental Health Care Programs in Vernon & District
Yesterday, more than 200 riders cycled in the 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide event at Creekside Park, raising $57,585 for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon & District Branch. The largest mental health bike ride in Canada, taking place in 31 communities across the country, Ride Don’t Hide raises much-needed funds that stay in local […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Vernon Raises More Than $57,000 To End Mental Health Stigma
Let’s #GetLoud about what mental health really is during the 67th Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week, May 7-13, 2018. Each May, Canadians in communities, schools, workplaces and the House of Commons rally around CMHA Mental Health Week. CMHA Mental Health Week raises awareness about the importance of mental health. Mental health is […]Continue readingMental Health Week – May 7-13
O’Haira’s The Salon is partnering with CMHA to host Wellness Month in April to raise awareness and funds to improve mental health services in our community. In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health illness. By age 40, about 50% of the population will have had a mental illness. […]Continue readingO’Haira’s The Salon Wellness Month to Raise Funds for Mental Health
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