Inspiration through Empathy: Life with Mental Illness

July 23, 2010

Read the story of a woman living with mental illness published in the Kelowna Capital News. Learn about her hopes, dreams and inspirations. It can be found here.

2nd Annual Forum on Mental Health & Addictions

CMHA Kelowna is hosting this forum on Wednesday, July 28th starting at 5:30pm.

Join us if you:

• Have experienced mental health problems and/or substance use disorder
• Are a family member seeking an opportunity to give feedback

For more information check out the poster or contact Charly Sinclair at 250-861-3644.

Read about it in the Kelowna Capital News here.

Photo contest asks what inspired your recovery?

Was it a good friend? A pet? A replenishing yoga class? Pacific Blue Cross and CMHA are calling on people across BC to capture the people, places, activities and animals that have made a difference in their recovery from mental illness. Twelve contestants will have their photos chosen to appear in the 2011 Pacific Blue Cross/CMHA Difference Makers calendar and also receive a $75 Visa gift card. BC residents are invited to participate by entering their photos before the contest closes on July 31, 2010.

Meet & Greet

Starting this month the Wellness Development Centre (WDC) will welcome new and interested participants during their monthly Meet & Greet. During this orientation/information providing session, staff and a participant host are available to explain more about the program and its activities, as well as answer any questions. Whether you are professionally interested in learning more about the program, a family member or an individual please drop in on the last Wednesday of each month from 11:15 am – 12 noon and we will be glad to show you around.

• Next Meet & Greet, Wednesday June 30th, at 11:15am

Knowledge is Power; Awareness Raising Series

Free public forums intented to demystify specific mental health issues and to make information available about resources in our community. The 4th forum in this series took place on March 4th at CMHA Kelowna and discussed Mental Health & Psychosis.

Click here to view the presentation on Early Psychosis, Early Intervention by Dr. Diaz, Adult Pshyciatrist

If you would like to be informed about upcoming forums, send us an e-mail.

Meals Matter

Meals Matter is a new initiative put forward by CMHA Kelowna to provide the community with a flexible convenient solution for those who are having difficulties maintaining balanced nutritious diets. Learn more about this service. 

Mental Health First Aid Course

The next 2-day course will be held on Monday July 19 - Tuesday July 20. This course is designed to provide initial help to people who are showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. For more info or to register call 250-861-3644, or visit the MHFA page.

More CMHA News

• Join our Home for Good: Supported Housing Now campaign and help make supported housing for people with mental illness a government priority
• Click here to find out what activities our Wellness Development Centre has scheduled for this month.
• Download the Meals Matter newsletter. More about Meals Matter.
• The next Consumer Facilitation Council (CFC) meeting will be held on Thursday July 8, 2010. Learn more about CFC.