CMHA News
Here, you will find CMHA Vernon’s latest news and press releases.
CMHA Vernon, integral part of the national crisis line network
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is free and confidential and will provide live support by phone and text to everyone in Canada. It is available in English and French, 24 hours a day, every single day of the year.
CMHA Vernon seeks community support for Seasons of Giving
Nov. 7, 2023 Vernon, BC – North Okanagan residents can make Christmas a little brighter for those receiving services from the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon...
CMHA Vernon responds to 2023 homeless count
October 10, 2023. Vernon, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District is providing perspective to homelessness in the North Okanagan, and measures...
CMHA Vernon adapts to ensure mental health needs in the North Okanagan
Vernon, BC – The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District is experiencing significant growth as the need for mental health support increases and...
Ride Don’t Hide 2023 Raises over $50,000 for Youth Mental Health
Vernon, BC – Support for youth mental health experienced a significant boost as cyclists and walkers took to the streets Sept. 16. The 2023 Ride Don’t Hide brought...
New Communications Manager at CMHA Vernon
A passionate community advocate has joined the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon and District. Richard Rolke is CMHA Vernon’s new manager of fund development...
Ride Don’t Hide 2023 is back!
Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District is preparing for Ride Don't Hide this year at Polson Park on September 16, 2023. It's been a bumpy few years;...
CMHA Vernon is kicking off Season’s of Giving Campaign
This time of year is a time when many of us think about how we can give back. Today, CMHA Vernon is kicking off their Season of Giving Campaign. CMHA Vernon would like...
World Suicide Prevention Day- September 10th Polson Park
September 10th, 2022, is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to come together to raise awareness for prevention, grieve those we have lost, and honour...
Care to Speak’s hours have been extended.
The Care to Speak program is a partnership between SafeCare BC and the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division, proudly supported by the BC Ministry of Mental...
19th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale
The Canadian Mental Health Association is proud to host the 19th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale. Art has a therapeutic quality that has proven to...
Ride Don’t Hide is back!
The pandemic has been challenging, but the silver lining is that more people are aware of their own mental health and more willing to talk freely about their stresses...