Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays branch facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
We would like to acknowledge the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, and is home to the Métis and many diverse Aboriginal persons. We honour their connection to the land and rivers and respect the importance of the environment to our strength as a community.
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
We, and those we serve, are grateful for the wonderful, thoughtful donations we receive throughout the year. A HUGE thank-you to Berry Architecture + Associates who made a matching donation to the…
Congratulations Kathy ~ 25 years at CMHA Kootenays
Nov 7th, 2024
In July 2024, we celebrated with Kathy 25 years of employment with CMHA Kootenays. Congratulations Kathy and cheers to many more years!! Here is Kathy’s story… My journey over the…
Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health is hosting a Giving Shelter Fundraising Campaign September 7 to October 4, 2024 Almost 40% of women in Canada will experience domestic violence in their…