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Let’s Talk…Here’s How

January 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment

When we are worried about the mental health of a friend or family member, mentioning our concerns can feel awkward. You want to be supportive but may be nervous that you’re being nosey, intrusive, or perhaps afraid you will say the wrong thing. But the more we talk about mental health, the more comfortable the topic will become.

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kelowna wants you to know that you don’t need to have all the answers in order to support someone going through a tough time. The first step is breaking the silence.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bell Let's talk, Budd, depression, having the conversation, How to talk, mental health. CMHA Kelowna, suicide, Tom Budd

KGH Foundation & CMHA Partnership Succeeds. $2million Raised to Open Youth Mental Health Care Centre

August 3, 2017 By

L to R: Shelagh Turner, Doug Rankmore and Al Hildebrandt

“It is with extraordinary pride and gratitude that we announce the completion of our ‘Not Alone’ campaign to raise $2 million to support the opening of Foundry Kelowna.” – Doug Rankmore, CEO of the KGH Foundation and Shelagh Turner, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kelowna.

A first-of-its-kind fundraising partnership between two local, non-profit organizations has been a remarkable success.

In just seven months, the KGH Foundation and CMHA Kelowna have succeeded in their goal to raise the funds necessary to open Foundry Kelowna, a new integrated care centre aimed at supporting youth and families struggling with mental health and substance issues.

“Every aspect of this project has demonstrated collaboration and innovation. We are so inspired by how our community has caught the vision of Foundry Kelowna. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for youth and families to take charge of their health by providing a variety of services through an integrated and personal approach,” says Shelagh Turner, Executive Director of CMHA Kelowna.

Indeed, the partnership set the tone for what was to become a massive collaborative effort by the community to fundraise for the cause.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, caregivers, community, depression, family, family support, fundraiser, fundraising, help, mental health, parents, prevention, programs, recovery, students, support, Wellness, youth

UBC president shares his story of recovery at mental health Summit

April 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

A strong advocate for student well-being, University of British Columbia president Santa J. Ono emphasizes importance of mental health support across the education spectrum at 7th annual Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Summit

Vancouver, B.C. – It was during his studies that Professor Santa J. Ono first experienced depression and twice tried to take his own life.

“I studied hard, and I also partied hard,” says Ono of his student experience. “I learned the hard way the importance of balance and support.”

Now 15th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), Ono is committed to promoting and safeguarding the well-being of his students and the UBC community.

On April 4 Ono will share his story of resilience at the annual Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Summit event, a post-secondary initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC). [Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: #GETLOUD, awareness, community, depression, education, help, mental health, school, students, suicide prevention, support

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