Ride Don’t Hide is an annual community bike ride which raises funds to support local youth and families, while promoting important aspects of mental health including physical activity, social connection and awareness of community supports.
We believe in empowering individuals, groups, and communities in self-determination to enhance their mental health. CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
Each year, 1.6 million Canadians report unmet mental health care needs, and the demand for services has and will continue to increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mental health effects, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance use, will last long after the pandemic has subsided.
“Mental health beings where we work, live, and play! Together we are changing and saving lives!”
Registration, Donation, and General Inquiries: cera.brown@cmhavernon.ca
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CMHA Vernon actively works to promote mentally healthy people in a healthy society. CMHA Vernon offers a variety of programs and services to the Vernon community, from work experience to supported pre-employment programs such as preparing and serving food to working in a clothing retail environment. Education and support sessions allow participants to learn life skills, wellness management and raise awareness of mental illness. A range of socialization and recreation programs further support wellness. CMHA Vernon’s diverse housing program includes residential facilities to subsidized housing.
IMPACT
Last year, our Crisis Line team answered over 12,000 calls. Our Good Morning Program made 10,540 safety calls. We were able to help our community because of supporters like you!
Did you know?
$25 – Provides an hour-long outreach conversation by one of our Good Morning callers to a Good Morning Program participant.
$100 – Provides an additional 2-hour virtual teen or tween group.
$150 – Gives a meal to our teen or tween group
$500 – Provide full-day coverage by one of our responders on our crisis line (translates into an additional 45 calls answered).
$1000 – Funds ten youth connection workshops.
PROGRAMS
The Good Morning Program: enables vulnerable individuals to remain living independently by providing a daily phone call to program participants to ensure they are safe and feel more secure while living alone. They are given community resources and referrals according to their individual needs. Many participants find these calls help them feel connected and report it gives them peace of mind knowing someone would help if needed. Phone calls are made seven days a week, 365 days a year, by trained volunteers. We welcome referrals from family, friends, and care providers. For those needing support, they can also self-refer.
https://cmhavernon.ca/programs-services/good-morning-program/
Teen Group (Formerly known as Friday Night Live): A free group for teens ages 15-18 living with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The group meets once a month for a day of recreational, educational, and social activities. The group’s purpose is to introduce the teens to a peer support model while teaching healthy coping and life skills.
Tween Group (Formerly known as Super Saturday): A free group for youth aged 11-14 with a parent or caregiver living with a diagnosed mental illness. The group meets once a month for a day of recreational, educational, and social activities. The group’s purpose is to offer parents/caregivers a day of respite and help support the youth in reaching their full potential through activities they may otherwise not get to do.
https://cmhavernon.ca/types-programs-services/youth/
The Crisis Line: Our professionally trained Crisis Line Responders are there to answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A crisis can include difficulty dealing with stress, overwhelming feelings, symptoms of depression, anxiety or psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or any concerns regarding mental health or that of loved ones. Provide up-to-date information and referrals, including connection with Mental Health Emergency Services or 911 for life-saving interventions. Callers receive an empathetic ear from someone who has the time to hear their story and has the tools and resources to find the help they need.
Interior Crisis Line: 1-888-353-2273
BC Crisis Line: (no area code needed) 310-6789
Interior Crisis Chat: http://www.interiorcrisisline.com/crisischat
Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433
Canadian Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-2566
Youth Connection Workshops: Educational workshops help equip youth with knowledge, resources, and early peer intervention techniques for improving mental health. These workshops address stigma, coping, resource access, healthy relationships, and developing resiliency. Some discussion topics include; anxiety, introduction to mindfulness, and mental health resources.
https://cmhavernon.ca/programs-services/youth-connections/
LET’S GET SOCIAL
Let’s take care of our physical and mental health, while raising funds and awareness for CMHA Vernon programs and services. Be part of the solution to give our those in our community access to the mental health resources they need when they need it the most.
Let your friends, family and workplace know that you have registered for the Ride Don’t Hide 2021 and are supporting CMHA Vernon. Download and post the available social media graphics invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join you.
Be active your own way! Cycle, run, walk, hike, paddle board or anything that gets you active! Invite your family, friends and colleagues to join you.
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