CMHA News
Here, you will find CMHA Vernon’s latest news and press releases.
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...
Generous Donation towards Care to Speak Program.
Thank you to TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM (Anderson Way) for their generous donation towards our Care to Speak program. Over the past year and half, health care...
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Toronto, ON June 21, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented...
CMHA Raising Funds for Local Mental Health
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon and District Branch is raising funds for its annual Gift of Hope Campaign to support mental health in the North...
The Restorative Justice Joins CMHA Vernon & District
The Restorative Justice Society – North Okanagan (RJSNO) and Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Vernon and District Branch (CMHA Vernon), are releasing the following...