CMHA Kootenays has volunteers to assist with your Income tax if you meet the eligibility criteria listed below. We can assist from Feb 24 2020 until April 17 2020 Monday to Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm (closed from 12-1 for lunch) if you meet the following eligibility criteria: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO GETTING STARTED […]Continue readingIncome Tax Season Begins Feb 24 2020 – Apr 17 2020
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Mental Health First Aid – Basic
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). The training is over 2 days for a combined total of 12 hours. This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course […]Continue readingMental Health First Aid – Basic
Coldest Night of the Year – Feb 22 2020
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays and The Cranbrook Salvation Army are encouraging residents to bundle up and raise cold, hard cash for The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) and walk with us. CNOY is a fundraiser to serve those who are at risk and homeless. Watch a video on A Walk in […]Continue readingColdest Night of the Year – Feb 22 2020
Coldest Night of the Year – Feb 22 2020
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
Accessibility through Legislation
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
Spring Honda to donate to Christmas Essential Items Box
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
Stronger Together – Impact Report 2019
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
Annual General Meeting – August 19 2019 6:00pm
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
Coping through a Natural Disaster Emergency?
With the fire and flood seasons upon us we need to prepare for the unfortunate natural disaster that may occur. Here are some tips that may help you cope with the stress of the situation. Resiliency, empowerment, and resources are the Crisis Line’s mandate to help callers deal with stress and anxiety around this issue. […]Continue readingCoping through a Natural Disaster Emergency?
Spin for Mental Health – January 31 2019
The College of the Rockies is hosting a Spin for Mental Health event on Bell’s Let’s Talk day – Thursday January 31st with donations going to Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays. There is a minimum donation of $10 per rider. There will be three spin classes run by Kootenay Life Cycle in the […]Continue readingSpin for Mental Health – January 31 2019