News Items tag as: Canadian Mental Health Association

Cold weather fills Kamloops's homeless shelters to capacity
February 09, 2021 - 3:02 PM

The cold snap is squeezing capacity at Kamloops's homeless shelters which are all now full, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services
October 16, 2020 - 7:00 AM

When Kamloops resident Nathaniel Martin's daughter wanted to cut his hair, he came up with an idea to give back to the community while rocking the bad 'do.
Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend
April 07, 2020 - 12:15 PM

With the Easter long weekend just days away, the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering tips on how to stay connected when for the first time in people's lives they can't get together in groups as normal.
Blue Monday may be a myth but winter blues a reality for many
January 20, 2020 - 11:30 AM

Although the weather is getting warmer in the B.C. Interior, Blue Monday is a reminder of the mental impacts the winter season can have.
Mental health check: Vernon Men's Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
November 16, 2019 - 6:00 AM

Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers every surface, a group of roughly 20 retired men talk craft fairs, quality control and marketing.
CMHA investigating Kamloops branch; manager placed on leave
October 23, 2019 - 8:00 AM

An internal investigation has been launched and the executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association of the Kamloops branch has been placed on administrative leave, according to the provincial association’s Chief Executive Officer.
Only two 'direct' complaints registered against Heath House in Kelowna
July 26, 2019 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - While social media and public meetings are full of complaints about the impact of supportive housing projects on surrounding neighbourhoods, B.C. Housing says there have only been two “direct” complaints at Heath House.
New temporary home found for youth mental health centre in Kelowna
July 15, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - After a kitchen fire forced the closure of the Foundry youth mental health centre last week, the office has found a new home at the Central School at 1825 Richter St.
Kelowna youth mental health centre closed because of fire
July 10, 2019 - 1:05 PM

KELOWNA - A fire in the kitchen of the Foundry youth mental health centre yesterday, July 9, has forced the closure of the facilty for four weeks.
Turning to laughter for depression
May 02, 2019 - 5:02 PM

KAMLOOPS - Mental health conditions aren’t generally a laughing matter, but having a few chuckles could be a great addition to your recovery plan.
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There's hope for warm weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan after chilly north wind dies down
A large high pressure system dominating the weather in British Columbia this week resulted in new daily high temperature records yesterday, but Kamloops and the Okanagan were conspicuously absent from that list. Communities in coastal, cent

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