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Statement on police and wellness checks
Jul 6th, 2020Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from…
Response to COVID-19
May 29th, 2020Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook This workbook was developed by The Wellness Society and it contains information to help staff and program participants understand anxiety as well as tools to help manage…
#GetReal on Mental Health Week – May 4-10
May 11th, 2020Every year since 1951, CMHA has hosted Mental Health Week in the first full week in May, making 2020 the 69th year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with…
Canucks Online 50/50 Raffle Raises Funds for COVID-19 Relief
Apr 16th, 2020Vancouver, B.C. – The Canucks for Kids Fund is pleased to announce that the online 50/50 raffle to support COVID-19 relief generated $248,848 for important causes during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
BC Government Invests in Enhanced CMHA Virtual Services
Apr 9th, 2020The Province is investing close to $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and to launch a few new supports for British Columbians. A significant portion of this…
In response to COVID-19, CMHA services get creative to connect
Mar 23rd, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, March 23, 2020 – As British Columbians face an unprecedented health crisis due to COVID-19, the Canadian Mental Health Association is responding to support their mental…
Mental Health Recovery Colleges set to Double Across Canada
Mar 5th, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association and Ontario Shores announce collaboration to bring promising U.K. model to 20 communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) March 04, 2020 The…
#BellLetsTalk Day
Feb 10th, 2020January 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Bell Let’s Talk Day, a nationwide conversation about mental health. The campaign is rooted in dispelling stigma around mental illness through raising awareness…
#GiveHope on Thank You Thursday
Dec 27th, 2019Thank You Thursday! GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that happens each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a time when we all come together to celebrate…
Media Release
Sep 19th, 2019Building the psychological strength of firefighters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2019 (Vancouver, BC) The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser Branch (CMHA VF) and the British Columbia Municipal Safety Association…
Mental Health First Aid courses coming up in September
Aug 21st, 2019Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until…
CMHA-Vancouver Fraser and RCMP challenge mental health stigma at Ride Don’t Hide
Jun 4th, 2019In the lead up to June 23rd’s Ride Don’t Hide the Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver Fraser Branch is pleased to have partnered with the BC RCMP to promote this…