Mind Matters - June 2022
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Understanding Addiction:
Self-paced online learning program
This online learning program will teach you the knowledge, self-awareness and skills to support and provide services to people living with an addiction. The 8 interactive lessons feature opportunities for personal reflection, downloadable resources for in-person learning and an open forum for discussion.
Registration is open until July 1 for $150 (+GST), and a certificate is provided upon completion.
Gain a better understanding of addiction — sign up today!
Care for Caregivers: Coping with Grief
Join us online June 28 at 1:00pm, this is an opportunity for caregivers to hear, and be heard by, people who’ve had similar experiences: to talk about, process and better understand emotions.
Ride Don’t Hide: Help us to the finish line!
We have had a tremendous amount of support this month: Canadians are moving for their mental health and raising funds to support mental health programs in their community. Check out the in-person and virtual events and support local mental health programs and initiatives in your community.
Join in on the fun and support Ride Don’t Hide wherever you are in British Columbia!
Living Life to the Full for Youth
Living Life to the Full for Youth (13-18) is a mental health strength-building course designed to help youth deal with everyday life challenges.
The next online course starts in July, and is provided for free thanks to the support of the BC Government.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The application period for CMHA BC scholarships and bursaries is now open! These scholarship and bursary programs help people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education.
Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction.
News Release: Care Not Corrections
CMHA welcomes the decriminalization of small amounts of certain illicit substances for personal use in BC, and calls for more action.
Canada is confronting an unprecedented public health crisis. CMHA strongly supports a public health approach to tackling the drug poisoning crisis, based in principles of harm reduction and treatment.
Opportunities at CMHA BC
CMHA is a great place to work! We're hiring for a variety of positions including Intake Coordinator, Accounts Payable Clerk and Information and Volunteer Services Coordinator.
Interested? Learn more in the job descriptions.
Request for Proposals
CMHA BC is looking to understand how our organization reflects the diversity of communities in BC. We invite proposals from service providers with experience in demographic data collection and analysis to complete a demographic survey of its employees and volunteers. Please see the request for proposals for details.
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