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
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
BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) has to announced the recipients of its annual awards, celebrating the achievements of individuals and organizations in the non-profit housing sector. The awards recognize ground-breaking work furthering the cause of affordable housing in B.C., inspiring others in the sector and helping to build community support for a safe, secure and affordable home […]Continue readingCMHA Kootenays receives Provincial Award
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
Natural disasters affect us all. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, you are not alone. The Crisis Line is available to offer support and resources. Call 1.888.353.2273. Resiliency, empowerment, and resources are the Crisis Line’s mandate to help callers deal with stress and anxiety around this issue. Pro-activity, problem-solving, and introducing new coping skills […]Continue readingCoping with Natural Disaster Stress
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
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?
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