April 2019
Hitz Narrow Waters & FSH present Comedy for Mental Health
Narrow Waters Tattoo, Hitz Boutique, and FSH proudly present Comedy for a Cause at Dakoda's Comedy Lounge to raise funds for CMHA Kelowna. This show will be hosted by Andrew Crone (JFL NorthWest, Shaw TV, Okanagan Comedy Festival) and will feature eight of Kelowna's top comics. There will be door prizes, raffles, and a night of great comedy with 100% of ticket sales going to mental health programs and services in our community. Tickets are a minimum $20 donation at…
Find out more »May 2019
safeTALK May 9th
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 »SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women is back in Kelowna on May 12, 2019 in support of women's mental health initiative in our community. The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women is a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Little Steps 1K taking place in 17 cities across Canada. Every dollar raised supports mothers, daughters and friends to take that next step to recovery. 1K Little Steps - $25 5K Run/Walk - $50 10K Run - $50 The Women’s Wellness Programs at CMHA…
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid May 21 & 22
Date: May 21 & 22, 2019 (both days required for certification) Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm Location: KPMG Offices, 200 - 3200 Richter Street, Kelowna Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) shares the same overall purposes as traditional first aid – to save lives. Created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and delivered by experienced, professional, and engaging facilitators from CMHA Kelowna, MHFA includes: Explanations of mental health, mental illness and mental health problems Signs and symptoms of common mental health…
Find out more »Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) May 29 & 30
Note: May 29 & 30, 9:00am to 4:30pm each day - Both days required for certification Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST…
Find out more »June 2019
The Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride – Ride Don’t Hide
This June 23rd – let’s ride! Kelowna, we want you to join us for the Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride as we come together to Ride Don't Hide as a community and #GETLOUD about mental health and suicide prevention. You can participate as an individual or as part of a team with your family, friends or co-workers and help us raise funds for mental health programs and services in our community. Let's help people of all ages access the help and support…
Find out more »July 2019
Discovery College: Finding Your Balance
Are you supporting a loved one with a mental health or substance use challenge? Do you want to take part in the first pilot course of the Kelowna Discovery College? We know you may be busy, so we designed a streamlined course that discusses key topics for families, friends and parents including maintaining your own wellness, moving from fixing to supporting and strengthening our relationships through boundaries, awareness and reflection. Finding Your Balance is a 3-session course that will run…
Find out more »Ladd Foundation Sturgeon Fishing Charity Event
JULY 30 – AUGUST 02, 2019 The Ladd Foundation is hosting its third annual charity fishing event with proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna's Discovery College initiative and the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. This intimate charity event is a two day experience with 3 nights accommodation at the Fraser River Lodge and Tall Timber in Agassiz. All meals are included along with spending time sturgeon fishing with an NHL star, a relaxing beer night, and auction. Dates:…
Find out more »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…
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