by admin | Sep 21, 2020 | Local News, Media Releases
Calls to the Vernon site of the Interior Crisis Line Network have increased substantially over the last few weeks, with a 20% jump in the week after a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization. Over the last 2 weeks of March, 25% of calls were directly...
by admin | Dec 19, 2019 | Local News, Media Releases
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration and for spending time with those we love. However, the festivities come with high expectations of perfection that many of us struggle to live up to. Many people experience feelings of isolation, financial...
by admin | Sep 30, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Vernon & District Branch held its Annual General Meeting September 26 at the CMHA Vernon Branch Conference Room. Highlights of the evening included acknowledgements of 60 years of positive achievements in bringing...
by admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Featured Post, Local News, Media Releases
Every day, ten Canadians die by suicide, while two hundred more attempt suicide. Tragically, the North Okanagan has one of the highest youth suicide rates in our province. “Guilt, fear and shame are powerful feelings that can keep us in the shadows when talking about...
by admin | Jul 25, 2019 | Local News, Media Releases
A mother’s mission to end mental health stigma helped Vernon team become the biggest Ride Don’t Hide cycling fundraising team in Canada. With just $851 left to reach the $60,000 goal for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Ride Don’t Hide event, Vernon has...