MIND MATTERS: Celebrating 100 Years of Championing Mental Health in Canada No Images? Click here Celebrating our 100th AnniversaryThis year we are proud to be celebrating our 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health. Stay tuned for details of centenary events and news and join the celebration with #CMHA100 on social media. Learn about CMHA's history and evolution. Bottom Line 2018: Workshops to customize your conference experienceWith our 15th annual Bottom Line Conference quickly approaching on March 13-14, we have prepared a broad selection of workshops for delegates at all stages of implementing a workplace mental health strategy. Whether its tackling problem substance use at work, navigating the silos to help employees reach recovery or building resilient teams, we've got you covered. Find out about this year's workshops and register soon. Seeking Youth Advisors for our Bounce Back® programWe are currently seeking 10-12 young people between 15 and 24 years of age from across BC to form a Youth Advisory Team to provide feedback on program curriculum and promotion strategies. As a Bounce Back Youth Advisor you’ll learn some great skills that help people beat stress and feel happier and connect with other young people across BC. Find out more and apply before February 14. Overdose Prevention and Education Network websiteOpenAnswers.ca is an online gathering place for communities responding to the current overdose crisis in British Columbia. Coordinated by the Community Action Initiative, this multi-use platform is a place to ask questions and learn about overdose prevention and response and pass on tools and resources that you have found helpful. Visit the website. Consumer Initiative Fund launches call for projectsThe Consumer Initiative Fund provides funding for education and leisure courses or activities to Vancouver residents who are receiving mental health or addiction services. If you have an activity or project you would like to propose for funding by CIF, the deadline for applications is 4pm on February 27. Learn more and apply. Understanding Addiction - register by January 31Understanding Addiction is an online learning program that equips non-specialist workers and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to confidently help people who face challenges with substance use and addiction. The goal is to ensure that anyone in a “helping role” will be able to foster healthy relationships and build supportive environments. Registration is open until January 31. Find out more. CMHA Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training - February 26-27During this two-day course employers will gain practical instruction on how to improve psychological health and safety or implement the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace in their workplaces. Registration deadline is February 13. Register for the training course. Bell Let's Talk Day - January 31Today is Bell Let's Talk Day - an annual opportunity to talk about mental health and encourage people to start a dialogue around mental health and encourage loved ones to reach out for help. For every text message sent by Bell Canada, Bell Aliant and Bell MTS customers, Bell will donate 5¢ towards mental health initiatives. Join the conversation and find out how you can help! Eating Disorders Awareness Week - February 1-7Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week (PEDAW) will take place February 1-7 throughout BC. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness around prevention and early intervention of eating disorders as well as media literacy, resiliency, building healthy body image and self-esteem. Find out how to get involved. Beyond Stigma: Conversations about mental health, courage and hope - February 6Vancouver Coastal Health will be hosting an evening with mental health speaker and educator Victoria Maxwell at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, with a view to shedding new light on the topic of mental health and stigma. Register for this free public event. National Program Manager – CMHA BC DivisionThe National Manager will lead and manage the quality and growth of the national CMHA flagship program Living Life to the Full / Vivre sa vie, pleinement: an evidence-based community course that teaches skills to build resilience currently offered by CMHA affiliates and approved partners across Canada. Learn more about the position. Senior Accountant – CMHA Vancouver Fraser BranchThe Vancouver Fraser branch is looking for a qualified Senior Accountant who can oversee the accounting and/or payroll function of the organization by developing and maintaining systems, policies, and procedures, including establishing methods for depreciation of assets, revenue deferral, and accruals. Learn more about the position. With your help, we can make a difference. Your donation provides hope and help to those affected by mental illness. MIND MATTERS is completely free and your e-mail address is not shared with any third party. If you would like to know more about our efforts to ensure your privacy is maintained, please contact us. Mind Matters wouldn't be possible without support from donors like you. If your BC agency has news or events you would like to promote in Mind Matters, please e-mail a short paragraph to mindmatters@cmha.bc.ca. If you no longer wish to receive Mind Matters, you may unsubscribe. DISCLAIMER
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