Canadian Mental Health Association

• March shines light on Self-Harm Awareness Month

  Self-harm is described as a non-suicidal injury, often done as a coping mechanism to deal with big emotions. While mental health stigma is lessening, more discussion is needed.

  Canada

  Mar 15
  
• CMHA Thames Valley rings warning bell over $2.6M budget shortfall

  In a statement released Tuesday, the agency says it recorded a $2.6 million deficit in the fiscal year ending March 31. This marks the first deficit in the agency’s history.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2024
  
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• Memorial ride for mental health in Kelowna exceeds expectations, raises $210K

  Organizers say 616 riders and striders took part in various cycling and walking routes around the Central Okanagan.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2024
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• B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund saves affordable housing in Vernon

  The $500-million  Rental Protection Fund provides one-time capital grants to non-profit housing organizations so they can buy affordable housing buildings that go up for sale.

  Canada

  May 21, 2024
• London, Ont. city council approves locations for municipality’s first 3 homeless hubs

  City council gave the green light to proposals from the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley, Atlohsa Family Healing Services, and Youth Opportunities Unlimited. 

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
• Funding announced for new Foundry youth centre in North Okanagan

  The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions announced that the province is spending $74.9 million to open 12 more Foundry centers across B.C.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
• Canadian Mental Health Association HKPR branch CEO Mark Graham to retire in January

  Mark Graham began with the CMHA HKPR in 1992 with a staff of 28. Today the organization has 188 employees.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2023
• Employment skills offered to B.C. people recovering from mental health, addiction issues

  Five B.C. cities will offer integrated employment and treatment services to those recovering from mental health and addiction issues, the Minister of Social Development announced.

  Health

  May 19, 2023
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• Peterborough detox and treatment centre to open at CMHA safe beds building

  Pending zoning approval, Peterborough's new 12-bed detox and treatment centre program will be based at 24 Paddock Wood where the CMHA-HKPR currently runs a safe bed program.

  Health

  May 9, 2023
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• Trillium funding going to groups in Guelph, Wellington for mental health services training

  $110,400 is coming from the Resilient Communities Grant Fund that will go towards training staff and volunteers who deal with youth seeking mental health support.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023