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Seeking Board of Directors

Do you have an interest in volunteering for a mental health organization that offers housing, women and youth services, public education, volunteer and crisis services? Look no further, we have…

Corporate Suite Charity Silent Auction

Western Financial Group is hosting a corporate suite silent action with the funds going to Kootenay Haven Transition House. The highest bidder will receive 10 tickets in the Corporate Suite…

Purcell Golf Fundraiser a Success

CMHA Kootenays wants to thank our community members, the City of Cranbrook and Purcell Golf Course for all of their support at the Golf Fundraiser that was held on August 14…

Shave for Mental Health a SUCCESS

Many thanks to Tina Herman and those who donated to her in support for mental health!! Tina began her own campaign “Shave for Mental Health” with a goal of $2000…

Shave for Mental Health

Tina Herman is showing her support for mental health and encourages you to join her on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 4pm at Chemical Addiction Hair Studio, 1139 Hipwell Rd Castlegar,…

Victoria Gardens Opens for Tenancy

The Province, through BC Housing, has invested in Victoria Gardens, operated by Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays. This one and two bedroom building is for low income seniors…

ASIST saves lives

ASIST brings people from a place of danger to one of greater safety. Thanks to Erin Knutson at e-know for her article on ASIST. For more information on ASIST or…

Grant Award for Youth Services

Thank you to Rick and Daphne Hammond for their kind grant award made through Gift Funds Canada in December 2022. This grant will help us support the youth and children…

Bell Let’s Talk Day with Chris and Natalie

This year for Bell Let’s Talk, Chris Kuchar from Bounce Radio in Trail and Natalie Hake from CMHA Kootenays discuss Mental Health Moments, with a focus on: In 2022, the…

No Child Went Without this Christmas

Essential Items Project a Success

Donation of Quilts

Many thanks to the Estate of Donna Cockwell for the lovely quilt donation. These quilts will be given to women and their children who have fled violent relationships and are…