With many of us working from home, the physical and social distancing can become a challenge on our mental health. We will be recording a variety of ‘Mental Health Moments’ over the next little while to assist you in overcoming the isolation and impact on your mental health. You are not alone! If you feel […]Continue readingMental Health Moments during COVID-19
Crisis Line Awareness Week this year runs from March 23 to 27, and happens to come amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Interior Crisis Line Network says that their increase in call volume amidst the outbreak illustrates the importance of the service. Read MoreContinue readingCrisis Line Awareness Week – March 23 -27 2020
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays is so grateful and would like to thank the residents and volunteers of Cranbrook, Kimberley and surrounding area for their generosity in making the Coldest Night of the Year 2020 a huge success! With your support and sponsorship, we raised over $34,000 to help those who are homeless, hungry […]Continue readingColdest Night of the Year Thank you
UPDATE: Effective March 17 2020, due to COVID-19, we will be CLOSED to the public indefinitely and we will no longer be accepting income tax forms from eligible participants. We will make every attempt to process the taxes already submitted. Once your taxes are completed, we will be calling to arrange pickup or mail your […]Continue readingIncome Tax Program is CLOSED due to COVID-19
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19 we are postponing the Mental Health First Aid course until further notice. However, if interested in attending, please contact us so we can add you to the waitlist. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). The training is over 2 days for a combined […]Continue readingMental Health First Aid – Basic – POSTPONED
CRANBROOK WELCOMES BACK THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR ON FEB. 22, 2020 CRANBROOK, Dec 5, 2019 – Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays (CMHA Kootenays) and The Cranbrook Salvation Army are encouraging Cranbrook and Kimberley residents to bundle up and raise cold, hard cash for The Coldest Night of the Year (WALK). A […]Continue readingColdest Night of the Year – Feb 22 2020
Help BC become an accessible province for everyone. The BC Government is developing new laws, standards and policies to better support people with disabilities. We believe BC’s accessibility standards must ensure inclusive services and spaces for everyone – regardless of whether their disability is mental or physical. Let’s ensure that people with mental health and […]Continue readingAccessibility through Legislation
Need a new or used vehicle? Check out Spring Honda – Cranbrook as they have partnered with Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays to help those in need this Christmas with essential items. For every vehicle sold until December 6 2019, Spring Honda will be donating $50 towards an essential items box. For more […]Continue readingSpring Honda to donate to Christmas Essential Items Box
We are pleased to share our Impact Report for 2019, entitled Stronger Together. As human beings, we are literally stronger – and healthier – when we’re in connection. It is at the core of what allows us to thrive, as individuals and as a collective. And it is at the core of CMHA. Our organization is […]Continue readingStronger Together – Impact Report 2019
CMHA Kootenays Annual General Meeting has been changed to August 19 2019 at 6:00pm. This event will take place at 200 – 1000 21st Ave N Cranbrook, BC and is open to all members. If you are a voting member and unable to attend, please click, print, complete and return a Proxy Appointment Proxy Procedures: […]Continue readingAnnual General Meeting – August 19 2019 6:00pm