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Canadian Mental Health Association
Kamloops mental health expert raises concerns over involuntary care expansion
Since BC NDP leader David Eby announced an expansion to BC’s involuntary mental health care…
Kamloops cops took personal videos of homeless shelter, made ‘disrespectful’ comments
A Kamloops shelter provider says police have shown a pattern of disrespect towards their clients,…
The business case for removing police from mental health calls in Okanagan, Kamloops
It’s one thing to say that police should no longer be the default service to…
North Vancouver leading the way on mental health calls in Kamloops, Okanagan
Two pilot projects underway in North Vancouver may lead the way to freeing police from…
Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods
It’s been a tough year for B.C. Interior residents, as natural disasters coupled with the…
Kamloops councillor says ‘we failed’ homeless resident who died of hypothermia
A homeless senior died in the cold earlier this winter and a city councillor is…
Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts
For even the jolliest of folk, the holiday season can quickly shift to a hectic…
Cold weather fills Kamloops’s homeless shelters to capacity
The cold snap is squeezing capacity at Kamloops's homeless shelters which are all now full,…
Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services
When Kamloops resident Nathaniel Martin's daughter wanted to cut his hair, he came up with…
Mental health should be a priority long before police wellness checks are required: CMHA
The roots of the recent ugly video of a wellness check gone wrong in Kelowna…
Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend
With the Easter long weekend just days away, the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering…
Blue Monday may be a myth but winter blues a reality for many
Although the weather is getting warmer in the B.C. Interior, Blue Monday is a reminder…
A statistical check up on Kelowna’s homeless strategy
As the photo above of Kelowna’s tent city shows, there is a huge and growing…
Mental health check: Vernon Men’s Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers…
CMHA investigating Kamloops branch; manager placed on leave
An internal investigation has been launched and the executive director of the Canadian Mental Health…
Only two ‘direct’ complaints registered against Heath House in Kelowna
KELOWNA – While social media and public meetings are full of complaints about the impact…
New temporary home found for youth mental health centre in Kelowna
KELOWNA – After a kitchen fire forced the closure of the Foundry youth mental health…
Kelowna youth mental health centre closed because of fire
KELOWNA – A fire in the kitchen of the Foundry youth mental health centre yesterday,…
Turning to laughter for depression
KAMLOOPS – Mental health conditions aren’t generally a laughing matter, but having a few chuckles…
New Kelowna supportive housing project opens as an emergency shelter closes
KELOWNA – Despite the fact that most people moving into a new housing project are…
Temporary winter shelter officially opens doors in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new shelter space that will accommodate up to 40 adults officially opened…
New shelter prepares to open its door on North Shore
KAMLOOPS – Staff from the Canadian Mental Health Association is working on the finishing touches…
100 Women Who Care donate funds for Vernon suicide prevention
VERNON – Support is growing for those struggling with thoughts of suicide in Vernon. 100…
Discussion panel tackles growing youth substance abuse in Vernon
VERNON – It’s a problem that continues to grow at an exponential rate; youth substance…