Resilience is the ability to get through hard times. And 2020 threw our organization, our country and our world into the depths of COVID-19. For more information on how CMHA has responded to resilience please read the IMPACT REPORT 2020 Continue reading2020 Impact Report – Resilience
CMHA Kootenays has received funds from the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General to deliver a series of workshops and information sessions that will allow our community to be involved with enhancing their responses to domestic violence and or sexual assault against Indigenous and non-Indigenous women […]Continue readingSupported Education and Awareness for Violence Against Women
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th of each year to promote worldwide action to prevent suicides. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, CMHA Kootenays could not host the event with more than 50 persons in attendance so we decided to host a live event on our CMHA Kootenays Facebook page. We extend […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day – September 10 2020
CMHA Kootenays Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 16 2020 at 5:00pm at 200 – 1000 21st Ave N Cranbrook, BC and is open to members only. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions for group gatherings, masks are required and this meeting is open to Members ONLY who RSVP by September 9 2020 to reception@cmhakootenays.org If […]Continue readingAnnual General Meeting – Sept 16 2020
During COVID, we began a series of “Mental Health Moments” to assist in overcoming the challenges COVID-19 presented on our mental health. While COVID-19 is still in the forefront, CMHA Kootenays has returned to the office. We want to share some additional “Mental Health Moments” to assist in overcoming the impact on your mental health. […]Continue readingMental Health Moments
So many opportunities to give and not sure where to give? Look no further …. The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back for its sixth year on June 1-30 2020. For every dollar donated in the month of June to Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays via Canada Helps or donate here is one chance for […]Continue readingThe Great Canadian Giving Challenge
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays would like to thank everyone for their patience during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. Commencing June 15 2020, our staff will be returning to their offices to deliver services in a ‘new’ normal way . Some changes you will see are Plexiglas installed at reception areas for our […]Continue readingServices will Return to the ‘New’ Normal June 15 2020
To ensure British Columbians have increased access to vital mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province has announced $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and launch new services to support British Columbians. The Canadian Mental Health Association across BC is proud to offer expanded supports during the COVID-19 pandemic […]Continue readingCMHA Kootenays receives funding boost
Fear is contagious – but so are caring and support. In this spirit of resilience, the Canadian Mental Health Association across BC is proud to offer expanded supports during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis with generous funding announced today from the Province of B.C. Read more . To learn more about expanded services and new programs click […]Continue readingCMHA proud to stand with British Columbians in facing COVID-1
Anxiety, stress, worry, fear, uncertainty, dread, sadness, grief: these are all normal and expected responses to a massive disruptive event like a pandemic. You might be scared of the pandemic, the coronavirus, and the COVID-19 illness. You might have a lot of uncertainty around you job and your ability to keep paying your rent and […]Continue readingCOVID-19 – Stay Well in Uncertain Times