News Items tag as: CMHA

Kamloops non-profits selected to lead new mental health crisis response team
February 09, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Two non-profit service providers have been chosen by the province to form and lead a crisis response team in Kamloops to help people in mental health and substance-use crises.
iN VIDEO: Controversial Kelowna supporting housing complex set to open
March 19, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Starting next week, formerly homeless individuals in Kelowna will be moving into their new home, a supportive housing complex on McCurdy Road.
New shelter in Kamloops will aid vaccine distribution to homeless communities
January 22, 2021 - 1:14 PM

The Kamloops branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association started transitioning their clients to their new temporary housing facility at the downtown curling arena.
Kamloops homeless shelters shifting into a pandemic winter
November 19, 2020 - 1:30 PM

With winter just around the corner and COVID-19 cases rising, the main priority for Kamloops shelters this year is to get as much of the homeless population inside as safely as possible.
Suicide prevention decals installed on Kamloops bridge
August 18, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Suicide prevention decals have now been installed along the railings of a Kamloops bridge following a request from a concerned resident.
Mental health should be a priority long before police wellness checks are required: CMHA
July 08, 2020 - 6:30 AM

The roots of the recent ugly video of a wellness check gone wrong in Kelowna is the result of years of underfunding mental health programs, according to the head of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Central Region.
A statistical check up on Kelowna’s homeless strategy
November 21, 2019 - 5:15 PM

As the photo above of Kelowna’s tent city shows, there is a huge and growing homeless problem in this city.
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.
Ride Don't Hide to start the conversation about mental illness this weekend
June 19, 2019 - 2:16 PM

The national cycling fundraiser Ride Don’t Hide is back again this year with events planned this Saturday across the Okanagan and in Kamloops.
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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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
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News Items tag as: CMHA

Kamloops non-profits selected to lead new mental health crisis response team

iN VIDEO: Controversial Kelowna supporting housing complex set to open

New shelter in Kamloops will aid vaccine distribution to homeless communities

Kamloops homeless shelters shifting into a pandemic winter

Suicide prevention decals installed on Kamloops bridge

Mental health should be a priority long before police wellness checks are required: CMHA

A statistical check up on Kelowna’s homeless strategy

CMHA investigating Kamloops branch; manager placed on leave

Ride Don't Hide to start the conversation about mental illness this weekend

Turning to laughter for depression

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