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Managing back to school anxiety in young children

August 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Returning to school after summer vacation can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful for them and their parents. The start of school may be especially challenging for kids who are starting at kindergarten or a new school.

Some anxiety is a normal response and most kids experience mild back-to-school uneasiness that gradually fades once they meet their teacher and settle in to class.

Here are tips for helping nervous kids prepare a new school year and enjoy a successful and smooth transition back to school.

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2018 submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation

April 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

There is a complex two-way relationship between mental health and substance use and poverty and CMHA BC is taking action to advocate for solutions that address poverty and its related health impacts. Economic security is a key determinant of mental health and well-being and an adequate standard of living is a critical necessity to support the recovery of a person experiencing mental health or substance use-related illness.

In this submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation, CMHA BC makes 25 recommendations to support the dignity and security of people with mental health or substance use-related problems and those living in poverty.

Poverty Reduction Strategy Submission (235 Kb PDF)

Raymond James shows big heart for youth

February 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Pictured l to r: Shari Slattery, CMHA Kelowna and the team from Raymond James Kelowna: Darlene La Valley, Brendan Willis, Rita Faber, Lori Samuels, Cheryl Penner, Kaiyo Muir, Jay Dowhaniuk, Sandy McAfee

Raymond James, one of North America’s leading full-service investment dealers, is showing their heartfelt generosity for the community, having reached a fundraising goal for an integrated youth clinic twice as fast as they expected. The company originally made a two-year fundraising commitment to Foundry Kelowna for $50,000 but ended up surpassing the goal – raising $50,140 in just one year.

The money raised by Raymond James will help provide early intervention and better access to care for youth, and their families, so they can live their best lives possible.

“Our signature fundraiser Christmas in November has raised more than $194,000 for local charities during the last four years,” explains Brendan Willis, Branch Manager for Raymond James Kelowna Corporate. “This past year, Foundry Kelowna was selected as our charity of choice to receive this event’s proceeds. We know that mental wellness affects people from all walks of life and by supporting Foundry Kelowna we are helping dramatically change the delivery of these essential services for youth and their families.”

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Managing back to school anxiety in young children

2018 submission to BC’s poverty reduction consultation

Raymond James shows big heart for youth

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