August 2019
Coping With Wildfire Stress
Natural disasters like wildfires are recognized to have an immense impact on emotional health. That's why CMHA Kelowna invites you to join us for a free community event aimed at helping people build resiliency and to find ways to safeguard and manage their mental health in the face of stressors associated with extreme weather and natural disasters. Coping With Wildfire Stress is an educational event meant to help local citizens who have experienced or may expect a natural disaster. A presentation…
Find out more »Discovery College: Building Healthy Boundaries
Did you know having healthy boundaries helps reduce stress and improve wellness? Are you interested in taking time to learn more, explore which boundaries are important for you and practice some techniques to set and maintain boundaries? Register for the Discovery College pilot course on Building Healthy Boundaries. We know you may be busy, so we designed a streamlined course that discusses key topics including understanding boundaries and boundary-setting techniques; personal and relational boundaries; overcoming boundary challenges; and assertive communication.…
Find out more »Comedy for a Cause
Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP is excited to present Comedy for a Cause in support of Foundry Kelowna at Dakoda's Comedy Lounge on Saturday, August 31st. This fun-filled night of laughs will feature several of the Okanagan's top comics and will be hosted by Caleb Campbell! Andrew has appeared on Just For Laughs Northwest and has toured across Western Canada. With the generous support of Doak Shirreff, 100% of ticket sales will go towards youth mental health programs and services in…
Find out more »September 2019
5th Annual Orchard Park Charity Golf Tournament
Join Orchard Park Shopping Centre on September 12, 2019 for the 5th annual Orchard Park Charity Golf Tournament in support of mental health programs in our community. 100% of proceeds raised will go directly to CMHA Kelowna's new initiative, Discovery College - an educational approach to increasing knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence to manage challenges like stress and anxiety. Over the past 4 years, this tournament has raised an incredible $350,000+ for mental health services in our community. Just last…
Find out more »2019 Kelowna Concert For Suicide Awareness
The Mysterious Barricades Concert Society hosts a series of 15 one-hour concerts across Canada between September 5th and September 14th to mark World Suicide Awareness Week. This concert series comprises of performances by some of Canada’s finest musicians and includes genres of classical, choral, jazz, and more. People touched by suicide, mental health professionals, community figures, politicians, and ordinary Canadians stand up on this day to speak about mental health and suicide in hopes of reducing stigma and providing support.…
Find out more »safeTALK September 19th
safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. To learn more, visit the LivingWorks website. safeTALK teaches participants how to: • better recognize a person with thoughts of suicide • connect a person at risk of suicide to resources and supports that can further intervene • use the simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe Cost: $52.50 includes GST and…
Find out more »October 2019
Artists Among Us Art Gala
CMHA Kelowna's ArtWorks Studio is proud to present the 15th Annual Artists Among Us Art Gala! Every year CMHA Kelowna hosts an evening of art and community as we celebrate the accomplishments of our ArtWorks Studio participants. The Artists Among Us art gala is a celebration of mental health recovery and wellness for people with lived experience. This unique show promotes wellness and channels creativity to support one's mental health. 70% of each art piece sold goes directly to the artist…
Find out more »Discovery College: Finding Your Balance – October 16, 23 and 30th
Are you supporting a loved one with a mental health or substance use challenge? We are piloting this course for a second time before we launch Discovery College in January. We know you may be busy, so we designed a streamlined course that discusses key topics for families, friends and parents who are supporting someone with a mental health or substance use challenge. Topics include maintaining your own wellness, moving from fixing to supporting and strengthening our relationships through boundaries, awareness…
Find out more »November 2019
Mentally Healthy Workplace Awards
Mental health is everyone's business. That's why each year CMHA Kelowna sheds a light on the importance of mental health in the workplace and celebrates three local businesses that are demonstrating leadership in creating a work environment where everyone can thrive. Join us, along with Central Okanagan business professionals, for the Mentally Healthy Workplace Awards breakfast. Take the next step to foster mental health in your workplace and attend this breakfast for real tools and strategies that can be implemented…
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