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Restless (By Dan Harbridge)

April 29, 2021 By Daniel Harbridge Leave a Comment

Sitting still but itching to move.

Squirming but wishing I could sit still. 

Legs bouncing, drawing eyes, causing irritation.

I pace back and forth at the bus stop like a night watchman. I can’t stand silent like the others.

I lean forward placing all the weight on one foot while spinning my ankle. It goes on for hours. One day I’ll drill my big toe through to the basement.

My mind longs to be here but jumps from there to there and there and back again. I’ll think about the moment from before later and fail to be present then as well.  

I feel RESTLESS.

I ride my bike, typically as hard as I can for as long as I can. I get home drained. The restless energy inside is gone… for a while. It’ll come back but for now, it’s a relief.

Showers are calming. There’s nowhere else to be and there’s a freedom in that. I give into the sound of the water and I forget about being anywhere but here. 

In the morning, I meditate. At first, I’m barraged with thoughts but focusing on breathing robs the voices of their volume and slowly the noise departs.

Sometimes the restlessness is too much to handle. I want to jump out of my skin. I try to remember the habits that help me manage – cycling, meditation, even the showers… and I look forward to the windows of calm they bring, however brief they may be.

I try to remember that this sometimes relentless internal energy can drive me to complete tasks that bring me pride… 

… even if I’m squirming in my seat the whole time I’m doing so.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dan Harbridge has been the Digital Communications Specialist with CMHA Kelowna since January 2020. He is a mental health advocate who has lived experience with mental illness. He is also an advocate for equity in professional sports.

Filed Under: Mental Health Week 2021, News

CMHA Kelowna Job Postings

February 13, 2021 By Daniel Harbridge

Below you’ll find job postings that are currently open. Teal images indicate externally posted jobs. Orange images represent internally posted jobs.  If you would like to apply for a job, please down load the CMHA Kelowna Internal Application Form to your computer, fill it in electronically and email it to HR & Employee Engagement Specialist Tom Sakamoto, [email protected], prior to the application deadline.
Get the CMHA Kelowna Internal Application Form here
Youth Housing Worker - McCurdy Place

Youth Housing Worker – McCurdy Place

WHO IS A YOUTH HOUSING WORKER? The Youth Housing Worker is responsible for supporting young people who are housed on a Youth specific floor at a recovery-based supportive housing site, McCurdy Place. The residents will be those who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Youth Housing Worker works with a multi-disciplinary team to […]

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Clinical Team Lead - Foundry Kelowna

Clinical Team Lead – Foundry Kelowna

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW CMHA Kelowna is a large multi-service, non-profit organization with multiple funding streams and is looking for a unique and talented Clinical Team Lead who is both a strategic leader and detail oriented individual who is focused on making an impact within the organization and the community. JOB SUMMARY The Clinical lead will provide […]

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Housing First Case Manager

Housing First Case Manager

WHO IS A HOUSING FIRST CASE MANAGER? The Housing First Case Manager is responsible for connecting with clients that are homeless or at risk of homelessness and providing one-on-one support for client-defined goals that include: securing and maintaining housing, accessing income supports, health referral and advocacy, social connection, life skills development, employment and education support. […]

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Tenant Support Worker - McCurdy Place

Tenant Support Worker – McCurdy Place

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our McCurdy Place Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life skills training to housing […]

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Tenant Support Worker - Heath House

Tenant Support Worker – Heath House

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our Heath House Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM. WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life skills training to housing […]

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Youth Navigator - Foundry Kelowna

Youth Navigator – Foundry Kelowna

WHO IS A YOUTH NAVIGATOR? Youth Navigators within our organization are responsible for providing navigation and outreach services to individuals that are vulnerable in their transitions to adulthood. This includes one to one, and group work designed to identify and access community resources, and build skills, knowledge, and abilities to live successfully and interdependently in […]

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Tenant Support Worker - Ellis Place

Tenant Support Worker – Ellis Place

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our Ellis Place Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00pm – 12am. WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life skills training to housing program residents. […]

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Tenant Support

Tenant Support

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our Ellis Place Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.  WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life skills training to housing […]

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Rent Supplement Case Manager

Rent Supplement Case Manager

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Rent Supplement Case Manager. This role is 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. WHAT ARE RENT SUPPLEMENTS? Rent supplements are short-term financial assistance that can be provided for up to 3 months. Rent Supplements are funded by BC Housing and are provided as a timely option for individuals and families who are […]

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Set Up Gmail & Outlook Signatures

January 15, 2019 By Daniel Harbridge

Instructions on how to set up your email signature in Gmail and Outlook.

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