Every Vancouverite deserves to Shine Bright!

As the seasons, change so do we.

Your donation ensures people facing mental health challenges have access to the support they need, when they need it most.

Donate today and be the light in someone’s darkness.

Your support illuminates the path to

WELLNESS
The access to programs for adults and youth designed to build skills in managing low mood, depression, anxiety and stress.

RECOVERY
Supporting individuals with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues with the assistance they need to navigate their way back from rock bottom to a positive contributor in our community.

THE FUTURE
Through prevention and education programs in schools, workplaces and specialized resilient minds training in the community, you will be equipping this generation and the next with the tools they need to thrive and build a mentally healthy Vancouver.

YOUR DONATION, MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

As a thank-you for your support, when you donate $35 or more before November 30, you’ll receive a limited-edition Shine Bright ornament.

This ornament is not just a gift; it represents your commitment to being a light for others and serves as a daily reminder to Shine Bright yourself!

I started receiving UROK services about eight years ago. Why? Basically, I was very depressed.

I was a single mom raising two girls, one with special needs and between specialist appointments, the influx of information and taking care of them, the stress of day-to-day life and providing for them sent me into an unhealthy downward spiral. As a parent, you don’t realize that if you’re happy, your kids are happy; if you’re sad, they’re sad as well. I didn’t realize that I was taking them with me in my depression as well.

I was referred to the UROK program at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Vancouver-Fraser. Due to my depression and trust issues, I was hesitant at first about the letting kids go to their first outing. I said to myself, “OK, I have to let them go.” When they returned, they were the happiest they had been in a long time.

UROK came at the right time for me because they were able to go out and I got some me time. I had forgotten what it was like to have time for me. The time that was provided by the UROK team enabled me to relax, give myself a break and focus on my own mental health and wellbeing. My confidence and self-esteem grow stronger and stronger and I saw the positivity and light return to our household. I was back to being the person i wanted to be for myself and my kids.

UROK is a great outlet for the girls too. They get to have a fun day out each month, talk to an adult role model they can trust and make new friends who have similar experiences as home as they do. UROK makes them feel like they are part of a community of support and has made our family Shine Bright!

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges or would like more information about our programs and services, please connect with your local CMHA branch below to find out how we can help you.

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