We are overwhelmed by the community support for the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women Kelowna. With your generosity and that of Shoppers Drug Mart’s donation of an additional $10 per participant, $65,000 was raised for Women’s Wellness Programs at CMHA Kelowna! Thank you to all the runners and volunteers for getting out to #GETLOUD and #GetActive for women’s mental and physical health. Stay tuned for the 2019 run date!
History of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years
History of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is one of the oldest continuing voluntary health organizations in Canada. This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health.
CMHA began existence as the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene (CNCMH), founded by Dr. Clarence M. Hincks and Clifford W. Beers in January 26, 1918. Hincks was very interested in the field because he himself had experienced mental illness. (see our interactive timeline)
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