CMHA News
Here, you will find CMHA Vernon’s latest news and press releases.
Prospera Credit Union
What a great day for a celebration! Thank you to Prospera Credit Union Vernon Branch for supporting CMHA Vernon with a $200 donation and hosting members of our...
Community Foundation of North Okanagan Supports Local Mental Health Education
North Okanagan communities are facing an urgent challenge surrounding youth mental health, suicide and substance use, with suicide the second leading cause of death...
North 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...
North 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...
Vernon Doctors’ Hockey Tournament Supports Mental Health Education
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...
Canadian Mental Health Association – Vernon & District Branch Elects New Board of Directors
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Vernon & District Branch held its Annual General Meeting last night at the CMHA Vernon Branch Conference Room. Richard...
Kal Tire Charity Garage Sale Raises Funds for CMHA
Thank you to Alexa and the team from Kal Tire for putting on a great Charity Garage Sale on September 22nd at the Kal Tire head office. It was a little wet and cloudy,...
Andrew Allen Backyard Concert Raises Funds for Youth Mental Health in Memory of Jordan Mooney
Smoky skies were no match for the stars that shone through the haze at the inspiring Andrew Allen Backyard Concert featuring Olivia Penalva and Taylor McKnight on...
Managing back to school anxiety in young children
Returning to school after summer vacation can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful for them and their parents. The start of school may be...
Tolko Donates $6,000 for Mental Health Care Programs in Vernon & District
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...
Ride Don’t Hide Vernon Raises More Than $57,000 To End Mental Health Stigma
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...
Ride Don’t Hide Takes Place June 24
On June 24, 2018, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon Branch, will join communities across Canada for the 7th Annual “Ride Don’t Hide” event, the...