Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna
504 Sutherland Ave V1Y 5X1 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Via American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: "On November 21, 2020, we will come together virtually for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, to remember our loved ones and share our journey. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, know that you are not alone and that support is always available. . Although the event is being hosted from #BritishColumbia, we extend this invitation to anyone who is affected by suicide. However, every attendee must register on...line. . Register: https://isosld.afsp.org/british-columbia-canada/ . Part of the online event will include a Q & A Panel, hosted by Laura Burden (ISOSLD BC Organizer; Lost sister to suicide). . PANELISTS INCLUDE: Jessica Wolf Ortiz - Author and Psychologist with devotion to suicide prevention; Lost friend to suicide Tyler Middleton - Morning show host at the PEAK Vancouver; Lost father to suicide Jude Platzer - Board of Directors for Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC; Lost son to suicide Pam Bilusack - Board of Directors for Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC; Lost brother to suicide . After that, there will be breakout groups, based on loss type (spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, etc.) . There is no obligation to turn your camera on or to chat, this day is about YOU and providing you with resources and a sense of community. . . #internationalsurvivorsofsuicidelossday #november21 #Suicide #InternationalMensDay2020 #SuicidePrevention #survivorsupport #traumahealing #mentalhealth #traumarecovery #peersupport #mentalhealthisimportant #intrusivethoughts #kelowna #okanagan Crisis Centre BC See more

It’s likely the holiday season is going to look a little different this year. We have some suggestions on ways you can limit your stress and truly celebrate with those closest to you! . Organize and delegate as much as possible. . Rather than leaving holiday preparations to one person - get the whole family to join in! Whether it is gift-wrapping, decorating, baking, or addressing or decorating cards - there is something for every member of your household to take part in!... . More tips on achieving a holiday peace of mind: https://cmhakelowna.com/holidayblues/ . . . #mentalhealth #holidayblues #notalone #cmha #mentalhealthmatters #holidays #seasonalaffectivedisorder #sad #winterblues #kelownaviews #okanaganviews #explorekelowna #kelownabc #okanagan See more

For those struggling with #SubstanceUse and #Addictions, stigma is a major barrier to support. . For National Addictions Awareness Week, remember that #ChangeBeginsWithMe. . Learn more at https://www.ccsa.ca/national-addictions-awareness-week... . . #NAAW #Canada #Stigma #MentalIllness #AddictionSupport #AddictionHelp #DrugCrisis #Overdose #Kelowna #Okanagan #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #StigmaEndsWithMe Canadian Centre on Substance Use / Centre canadien sur les dépendances See more

Via Third Space Charity: "This week's challenge is to reach out to a male friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile and ask them how they are doing. This is a chance to have a conversation with them if you can! . We suggest using open-ended questions to begin the conversation, such as how have you been? followed by more open-ended questions to encourage the conversation to continue. . Here’s a few great examples:... . What have you been doing this week? How are you spending your time? How have you been feeling about things lately? What’s something you’ve been really enjoying lately? . After texting, make a plan with them to meet in person or chat on the phone to keep connecting over the coming weeks." . . #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth #movember #november #depressioninmen #menssuicide #suicide #mentalhealthinmen #depression #kelowna #kelownabc #okanagan #youarenotalone #mentalhealth #kelownaliving #okanaganliving #ubco #okanagancollege UBC Okanagan UBC Okanagan School of Nursing Third Space Coffee See more

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There is no health without #MentalHealth. There is no mental health without housing. For #NationalHousingDay, we call for safe and affordable housing for all.... #affordablehousing #housing #realestate #kelownarealestate #okanaganrealestate #kelowna #kelownabc #okanagan #okanaganbc #kelownaviews #kelownaliving

Through Foundry Kelowna Interior Family Navigation provides support for #parents and family #caregivers based in the #CentralOkanagan and Interior Health region. We support parents of children and youth 0 to 25 years old. . Are you feeling more isolated or struggling spending more time at home? Are you caring for a loved one and struggling to care for your own needs or staying at work while your #family’s routine shifts around you? Are you supporting a child or youth wi...th #mentalhealth and /or substance misuse issues? . Now more than ever connection is important. We are here to listen and respond by phone, email or video chat. Talking to a Family Navigator can help you to gain new tools. If you haven’t found the resources you are looking for we can help you with that. . NOTE: You DO NOT need to have a youth who is currently accessing Foundry Kelowna services in order to receive support from Interior Family Navigation. . We are also doing some therapeutic walking sessions. If you can maintain social distancing and would like to meet in person to discuss your parenting concerns please contact us for more details. . If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Foundry #Kelowna at (236) 420-2803 or e-mail Melody and Rich at [email protected] . More info: cutt.ly/families . . . #familyresources #kelownamom #kelownamoms #kelownadad #kelownadads #kelownaparents #kelownaparent #westkelownamoms #okanaganmoms #parenting #peersupport See more

OPPORTUNITY: Live-in Community Wellness Supporter at the Benvoulin Youth Housing Initiative. Application deadline: Friday, November 20. . The Community Wellness Supporter will live on-site and ensure youth residents feel connected, comfortable, and inspire their community through successful role modeling. . Training: December 11-13 , 2020... Expected move-in date: January 1, 2021 . Please contact Peer Lead Olivia Howard at [email protected] for an application package and more information. . . . #kelownabc #affordablehousing #youthsupport #kelownaviews #youthmentalhealth #wellnessprogram #okanaganviews #kelowna #okanagan #westkelowna #community #livedexperience #housing #okanaganbc #peersupport #kelownanow Olivia CMHA BC Division CMHA Vernon CMHA Penticton See more

Via CMHA BC Division: "The rise in COVID-19 exposures in schools has increased stress and anxiety, and raised concerns and questions for many families, especially for frontline healthcare workers. Please join the Provincial Mobile Response Team and Jordan Tinney, Superintendent/CEO in the Surrey School District, in an open discussion to address the psychosocial impact of these concerns, have the opportunity to ask questions and access resources." Register: https://www.carefor...caregivers.ca//covid-19-in-schools-qa-/ #kelowna #kelownanow #kelownabc #okanagan #schools #school #notalone #covid19

Via BC Non-Profit Housing Association: "Join us this December for a three-day #HousingCentral virtual event, filled with insight and inspiration, exploring how your peers and organizations are able to thrive in these extraordinary times. . The virtual conference is a digital version of the same great content we have been delivering for nearly three decades, but this time, you can look forward to: . 5 keynote events... 48 education sessions turned into live webcasts Virtual tradeshow with 30+ exhibitors Networking opportunities and Build-Your-Own-Break lounges Welcome Social ft. entertainment and prizes; and more!" . REGISTER: https://conference.housingcentral.ca . #bcpoli #affordablehousing #housing #britishcolumbia #okanagan #kelowna #westkelowna #kelownabc #kelownarealestate #okanaganrealestate #homelessness #mentalhealth #community See more

The holiday season is approaching and it’s likely this year it will look a little bit different than what we are all used to. We have a few suggestions on how you can limit your stress so you can share in the joy and celebration of the season . Keep things simple, focus on what you can control and plan ahead. . Start thinking now about how some of your usual holiday traditions can be adjusted to accommodate physical distancing and keeping those you hold dear - safe. ...Look for input from family members and get creative on how to celebrate and enjoy the season. . Now more than ever it is important to remember to make your mental health a priority every day, including the holidays. . Have a look at our tips to achieve holiday peace of mind: https://cmhakelowna.com/holidayblues/ . . #seasonalaffectivedisorder #sad #winterblues #holidayseason #winter #november #december #isolation #kelownaviews #okanaganviews #explorekelowna #exploreokanagan #kelowna #kelownabc #okanagan #okanaganbc #britishcolumbia CMHA BC Division See more