CMHA News
Here, you will find CMHA Vernon’s latest news and press releases.
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...
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...