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January 18, 2021

Associate Director, Human Resources

The Associate Director of Human Resources at CMHA Kelowna is an integral part of the CMHA Leadership team and the go-to person for all things employee related.  But more importantly, you are the one who holds our amazing people and superb workplace culture at the forefront. We are an innovative and fast moving organization.  Our […]

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January 18, 2021

Blue Monday – Myth or Fact?

Is Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the year? Not scientifically speaking, no. It was actually a marketing strategy created to encourage people to go on vacation in January.   What is very real, however, is Seasonal Affective Disorder, and so are the “winter blues.”   As days get shorter, darker, and colder, it’s quite common to notice a shift in mood. In Canada, [...]

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January 4, 2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Have you ever noticed how different you feel when the sun is shining on your face? How about when it’s rainy and dreary here in BC? How do you feel then? Everyone’s mood can be affected by the weather. It dictates what we wear, when we travel and what activities we choose to do. But [...]

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COVID-19 Updates

Like you, we are adapting to this continually evolving situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19. As always, we remain committed to the health and safety of those who use our services, our staff and our volunteers. 

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Program Highlight

We provide support for youth, families, individuals and workplaces through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery. Here is a highlight of a few of the programs that CMHA Kelowna offers.

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Foundry Kelowna

Operated by CMHA Kelowna, Foundry Kelowna supports young peoples’ well-being so they can find the help they need, when they need it. Foundry Kelowna is an integrated clinic that unites partner organizations to provide services addressing the primary care, mental health, substance use, counselling and social service needs of youth 12 – 24 years old and their families.

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Discovery College

Discovery College is for anyone and everyone who wants to gain confidence to face life’s challenges. Our courses are developed and delivered in collaboration with people who have knowledge and personal experience in each topic area creating an empowering learning environment where genuine people can share knowledge and practical tools.

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Thoughtfull

Thoughtfull is for businesses large and small who are committed to creating a culture of wellbeing. Our team works with employers to ensure your workplace wellness strategies are innovative and moving your organization forward. Thoughtfull’s a social enterprise of CMHA Kelowna. This means that Thoughtfull operates like a business AND social good is at the heart of everything we do.

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Central Okanagan Rent Bank

The rising cost of living means that there are many people who are only a paycheque or two away from not being able to pay their rent. We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the pilot phase of the Central Okanagan Rent Bank, which will help to increase the housing stability in our community for individuals who are experiencing short-term financial difficulties.

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No matter how old or young CMHA #Kelowna provides support through programs that promote positive #mentalhealth. 👇 Link in bio

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💬 The Live Panel Discussion: Spring Edition pro 💬 The Live Panel Discussion: Spring Edition provides a space for us to come together as a community to learn how to best support ourselves, open up the conversation about mental health, gain well-being tips and more. 

❓ This is a great opportunity to ask questions and receive informed answers from the panel of Discovery College experts – both experts by experience and experts by profession.  You can choose to join us online to ask the panel your questions or just join to listen and learn a new well-being tool or two!
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✍️ REGISTER: discoverycollegekelowna.com/live-qa or 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗
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⭐OLIVIA – Olivia is the Peer Program and Practice Lead at CMHA Kelowna. She is passionate about #community education and advocates strongly for the inclusion of lived/living experience in informing organisations and programs. She is also one half of the 🎧 What Really Works? Podcast 🎧
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⭐ SCOTT – Scott is a social worker who works as a #counsellor for the CMHA Kelowna Virtual Counselling Program. He’s passionate about encouraging folks to uncover their authenticity through self-compassion, and developing a new life after surviving trauma.
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⭐ RACHEL (@rachel.leonorra)– Rachel is a #mentalwellness advocate, keeping herself busy with co-hosting mental health check-in events, recording her podcast, and studying counselling. She believes cultivating self awareness is key to wellness and growth, and she strives to empower herself and others through the various roles she finds herself in!
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⭐ MELODY – Melody is a Family Navigator at @FoundryKelowna, she is passionate about the work she does with parent and family caregivers and believes in supporting the whole family not just the loved one who is struggling with mental health and/or addiction. She has lived experience and has worked in social services, adult youth and #counselling private practice.
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#mentalhealthdiscussion #discoverkelowna #discoverokanagan #kelownalife #okanaganlife #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthcare #selfcare #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthishealth #kelownaliving #okanaganliving #kelownafit #anxiety #depression @scottstephencounselling @oliveeaa
"Still, if Austin had suffered from cancer or diab "Still, if Austin had suffered from cancer or diabetes, or died in an accident, we wouldn’t have said he committed cancer, he committed diabetes, or he committed an accidental death. We don’t say that our elders commit old age or commit death in their sleep. They die, of old age or heart failure. They die, by whatever cause. We don’t blame the one who suffers the disease.

When Austin took his life, he planned ahead. He left letters. He said goodbye, in his own way. And he ended his intense pain in his own way. How can such a desperate decision be considered a crime or a sin? I think saying he committed suicide blames Austin and stigmatizes his death. Haven’t we suffered enough by his loss without a side of ignominy and taboo?...

Saying that your loved one committed suicide seems like the ultimate act of betrayal ― blaming them for their own illness and suffering.

Bring them back to the light, your conversation, your family history, your mantel or photo album, with loving compassion, by proclaiming that they died by suicide, of whatever sadness or desolation, lack of serotonin or missed synapses in their brains that forced them into a corner. They were ill, they ended their pain, and we mourn them."

📰 Read 'My Son Took His Own Life. Here’s Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Committed Suicide.’' (via @huffpost): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dont-say-committed-suicide_n_60393006c5b6371109dbc63b or 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗

#mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalilness #depression #bereaved  #bereavement #mentalhealthawareness #death #grieving #grief #loss #tragedy
🚼 Via Nursing at Georgetown University (@guonli 🚼 Via Nursing at Georgetown University (@guonlinenursing): "About 15% of births result in the mother experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). A woman affected by PPD may exhibit any of the following symptoms:
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✔️ Excessive worrying or feeling overly anxious
✔️ Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
✔️ Trouble with concentration and memory
✔️ Difficulty making decisions
✔️ Lack of interest in self-care, like dressing and bathing
✔️ Poor appetite or overeating
✔️ Lack of energy to perform everyday tasks
✔️ Crying frequently, even about minor things
✔️ Showing too much (or not enough) concern for the baby
✔️ Loss of pleasure or interest in things that used to be enjoyable
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💡 Learn more about postpartum depression ➡️ https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/blog/postpartum-depression-resources/ or 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗
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#ppd #postpartumdepression #mentalhealthawareness #newmom #newmoms #kelownamom #kelownamoms #postpartum #mentalhealthresources #resourcesformoms #newparent #newparents #newbaby #kelowna #okanagan
📺 Tune into @GlobalOkanagan tonight at 5pm for 📺 Tune into @GlobalOkanagan tonight at 5pm for a story about how many older adults have found a way to combat their lack of social connection and in turn, better manage their well-being.
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💡 ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY 💡
Global Okanagan and CMHA Kelowna have come together to support families and individuals across the Okanagan who are facing mental health challenges with Mental Health Monday, airing the first Monday of every month on Global News Okanagan.
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#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #kelowna #kelownanow #kelownabc #seniors #seniormentalhealth #isolation #creatingconnection #seniorsmentalhealth #okanaganbc #kelownanow  #westkelowna #penticton #vernonbc @globalnews
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