CMHA News
Here, you will find CMHA Vernon’s latest news and press releases.
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...
The Power of Empathy
Practicing empathy helps us regulate our emotions, connect with others and feel less isolated, writes Helen Fishburn For the past two years, we have been encouraged to...
Sleep Country raises awareness about sleep’s connection to mental health this World Sleep Day
A portion of proceeds from all sales on World Sleep Day will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association to enable better sleep and wellbeing Sleep Country...
Feel like you’re running on empty these days? You’re not alone.
For two years, COVID-19 has plagued us. And for two years, CMHA and UBC have been asking Canadians how they’re doing. Now, in the latest round of research, Canadians...
Care to Speak peer support program has expanded to connect with those in the social services sector
We are happy to announce that the Care to Speak peer support program has expanded to connect those in the social services sector with someone who understands. The Care...
Bell Let’s Talk Day
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26 and we’re joining in to help drive meaningful progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives,...
CMHA Vernon is excited to announce that we have officially launched the North Okanagan Rent Bank Program!
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Vernon & District Branch is now operating the North Okanagan Rent Bank, with financial support from BC Rent Bank and...
Awarded the Sustainable Recovery Grant
We are so grateful to have been selected to receive the Sustainable Recovery Grant! We are looking forward to the coaching and support provided through Purppl...
Missing Lawn Equipment
We are disheartened to share with you that sometime between the evening of Wednesday, July 14 and the early hours of Thursday, July 15, someone stole our Stihl leaf...
We are happy to spread the news that we will reopen our peer support office doors Monday, July 19th.
After many months of offering peer support virtually and by phone, we are so excited that we can now provide support in person! At this time, we ask that you call ahead...
Interior Savings Announces $120,000 Investment in Local Communities
Thank you, Interior Savings Community Investment Fund, for supporting CMHA Vernon’s journey towards opening our Recovery College! CMHA Vernon’s Recovery College will be...
CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada.
July 13, 2021: In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association...