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Kyla J Lane
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April 9, 2021

ADHD: Getting the Right Mental Health Diagnosis

I have ADHD. I was diagnosed last week. It's something I started exploring a while ago after learning about how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often presents in women (hint: it's not bouncing off the walls like we're told) & matching myself to those symptoms. I've been seeing a therapist who is helping me to [...]

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April 6, 2021

Associate Director, Housing & Homelessness Services

The Associate Director of Housing & Homelessness Services (ADH&HS) is an integral part of the CMHA Kelowna leadership team helping us to realize our vision of a mentally healthy community by building homes, building lives and building community. We are an innovative, fast moving, pragmatic, compassionate organization, and a leader in the social services sector. [...]

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March 18, 2021

Move for your Mood

Move to improve your mental health Before we talk about how to improve your mental health, let’s make sure we agree on what we’re talking about. At the Canadian Mental Health Association, we notice that people use the terms “mental health” and “mental illness” interchangeably, but really, they mean different things. Mental illnesses are disturbances [...]

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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 have launched 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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NOTE: All of our in person activities are currently on hold

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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 rising cost of living means that there 🏘️ 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. 

At CMHA Kelowna we have a mission to create a mentally healthy community, and we believe that having a place to call home is part of the foundation of good mental health.

💡 The Central Okanagan Rent Bank offers interest-free, repayable loans as well as access to relevant support services to eligible renters in the Central Okanagan (#Kelowna, #WestKelowna, #LakeCountry and #Peachland).

🔎 Learn more: cmhakelowna.com/rentbank OR 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗

#costofliving #paydayloan #paydayloans #rentalproperty #rentdue #rentapartment #apartmentliving #kelownarealestate #kelownajobs #okanaganrealestate #kelownaliving #okanaganliving #kelownaproperties
🏃‍♂️ Registration is now open for the 202 🏃‍♂️ Registration is now open for the 2021 Shoppers Drug Mart @RunforWomen!! 🏃‍♀️

✍️ Sign up today (as an individual or create/join a team) and learn more: runforwomen.ca/cities/kelowna OR 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗

2021 EVENT DETAILS
🎫 Virtual Event
📅 Dates: July 4-11, 2021
📍 Location: Your choice!
🗺️ Distances: Virtual 5K Walk/Run & 10K Walk/Run
💲 Registration: $40 -- Price goes up on Thursday (April 15)!

💡 CMHA KELOWNA WOMEN'S WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The Women’s Wellness Programs at CMHA Kelowna are funded by proceeds raised by the #RunforWomen. These programs support the #mentalhealth of hundreds of women each year by helping them learn and improve themselves both physically and mentally.

#kelowna #kelownanow #okanagan #kelownabc #westkelowna #womensmentalhealth #kelownaevents #kelownabusiness #kelownarealestate #okanaganrealestate #kelownafit #kelownafitness #supportlocal #fundraiser #womenswellness #womenshealth #exploreokanagan #explorekelowna @butterpugen
🏡 CMHA Kelowna is hiring for the role of Associ 🏡 CMHA Kelowna is hiring for the role of Associate Director of Housing & Homelessness Services.

🔎 For more info on this role or to apply (Wednesday, April 14 deadline), please visit cmhakelowna.com/associate-director-housing-homelessness-services/ OR 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO 🔗

#homelessprevention #housing #endhomelessness #kelownajobs #canadajobs #kelownalife #okanaganjobs #okanaganbc #applynow #jobopportunity #wearehiring #bcjobs #workbc #hiring #kelowna @charityvillage @cmha_bc @cmhanational
Sauce for a Cause - Proof that it really is the ev Sauce for a Cause - Proof that it really is the everyday 'little' things that happen throughout our community that really show how much people care. That no one is alone.

We are so grateful to Ross (@the_goodfooddude) and the @BrokenAnchorSeafood team for doing something that, on the surface looks small,  but in actual fact has tremendous impact.

#kelowna #kelownabusiness #okanagan #givingback #supportlocal #explorekelowna #exploreokanagan #kelownafood #kelownafoodie #okanaganfood #okanaganfoodie #seafood #sustainableseafood #mentalhealth #ylw @brokenanchorfoodtruck
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