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How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
May 3rd, 2021CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional…
Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
Dec 4th, 2020Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON (December 3, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and…
New national program supports psychological health of Canadian fire fighters
Dec 1st, 2020Vancouver, December 1, 2020 – Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) expands its Resilient Minds© program from British Columbia and Prince Edward Island into the Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,…
CMHA, Vancouver-Fraser’s Executive Director to take on CEO role of CMHA Toronto
Oct 8th, 2020For Immediate Release: October 8, 2020 – Vancouver, BC: It is with mixed emotions that we announce Michael Anhorn, the Executive Director of CMHA, Vancouver-Fraser, has accepted a new position…
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser announces new Chair of the Board of Directors
Jul 6th, 2020Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 18, 2019 Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser is very proud to announce that Mr. Shawn McNaughton has been appointed Chair of the Board of…
Statement on police and wellness checks
Jul 6th, 2020Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from…
Response to COVID-19
May 29th, 2020Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook This workbook was developed by The Wellness Society and it contains information to help staff and program participants understand anxiety as well as tools to help manage…
#GetReal on Mental Health Week – May 4-10
May 11th, 2020Every year since 1951, CMHA has hosted Mental Health Week in the first full week in May, making 2020 the 69th year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with…
Canucks Online 50/50 Raffle Raises Funds for COVID-19 Relief
Apr 16th, 2020Vancouver, B.C. – The Canucks for Kids Fund is pleased to announce that the online 50/50 raffle to support COVID-19 relief generated $248,848 for important causes during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
BC Government Invests in Enhanced CMHA Virtual Services
Apr 9th, 2020The Province is investing close to $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and to launch a few new supports for British Columbians. A significant portion of this…
In response to COVID-19, CMHA services get creative to connect
Mar 23rd, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, March 23, 2020 – As British Columbians face an unprecedented health crisis due to COVID-19, the Canadian Mental Health Association is responding to support their mental…
Mental Health Recovery Colleges set to Double Across Canada
Mar 5th, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association and Ontario Shores announce collaboration to bring promising U.K. model to 20 communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) March 04, 2020 The…