CMHA Kelowna

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April 23 – 29 is National Volunteer Week!

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We love our volunteers! April 23-29 is a week to recognize the amazing volunteers we have at CMHA Kelowna, our community, and beyond. Thank You!

If you would like to get involved and help us create a mentally healthy Kelowna, click here to learn more or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Denise Scott.

This year is extra special for CMHA Kelowna as we have been chosen as a finalist for Volunteer Organization of the Year in the City of Kelowna’s 42nd annual Civic & Community Awards! This is a huge honour.


UBC president shares his story of recovery at mental health Summit

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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…]

CMHA Kelowna a Finalist for City’s Civic & Community Awards

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We’ve been chosen as a finalist for Volunteer Organization of the Year in the City of Kelowna’s 42nd annual Civic & Community Awards! This is a huge honour and we want to thank our volunteers for their support, hard work, and dedication. Congratulations to all of the other award nominees!

The City of Kelowna’s annual award ceremony recognizes volunteers, artists, athletes and business leaders that made significant contributions to the city. The award recipients from each category will be revealed at the Civic & Community Awards Gala on Wednesday, May 10 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Tickets for the gala are now available from the city at a cost of $25 per person. To purchase tickets, please call 250-469-8800.

Did you know that National Volunteer Week is April 23-29? If you would like to get involved and help us create a mentally healthy Kelowna, click here to learn more or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Denise Scott.

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