December 2018
safeTALK December 13
Note: This course has been postponed. Please email Aaryn Secker if you would like to be notified when a new date is set in 2019. 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 our Workshops page or the LivingWorks website. safeTALK teaches participants how to: • recognize a person with thoughts of suicide • connect a person at risk…
Find out more »January 2019
Doak Shirreff Pancake Breakfast
Join Christy Lovig and her team from Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP on January 18th, between 6:30am-8:30am at Foundry Kelowna (100 - 1815 Kirschner Road) for a delicious pancake breakfast, available to take out as well as dine in! Breakfast is by donation with 100% of proceeds directed to youth mental health programs and services at Foundry Kelowna. For more information on the breakfast, or to confirm your attendance, please contact Nicole Langlands-Kotnik at nkotnik@doakshirreff.com or 250-979-2534. Fore more information on…
Find out more »Team Doak Shirreff Spin-off for Foundry Kelowna
Join Christy Lovig and her team from Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP on Friday, January 25th from 3pm-4pm at SPINCO for a challenging fundraising ride (featuring Christy's epic playlist)! Book your own bike by donation or sponsor another rider to spin on your behalf. Minimum donation of $100 per bike. Contact Christy Lovig at clovig@doakshirreff.com or 250-979-2552 to book your bike today! Only 32 spots available! For more information on Foundry Kelowna, click here. Visit SPINCO at www.spinco.ca EVENT TITLE SPONSOR:…
Find out more »Mind of Mine – Mental Health Forum
On January 30th, 2019, Mind of Mine Foundation presents a free forum at UBCO about various topics of mental health including stresses, anxiety, common trends and exercise, and coping. Along with some incredible speakers, there will be several resources setting up information booths including: Canadian Mental Health Association (Kelowna), Foundry Kelowna, The Bridge Youth & Family Services, Third Space Coffee, Empower Me, and Thrive. To end the stigma associated with mental health, first we must learn and educate ourselves on…
Find out more »February 2019
Living Life to the Full
Through Okanagan College’s Continuing Studies Winter /Spring (2019) Program, CMHA Kelowna is offering: Living Life to the Full (4 week course) Wednesdays, February 6th to February 27th from 6:00-9:00pm 12 hours that can change your life! Want to know how to feel better right now? This course introduces the principles of the Five Areas of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and will help you understand how to deal with your feelings when fed up, worried, or hopeless, and learn skills that…
Find out more »Worries & Woes with Dr. Lynn Miller
Worries and Woes: Dealing With Anxiety Disorders In Children and Youth (Audience: Parents/families) Presented by: Dr. Lynn Miller, Lic. Psych., Emeritus Associate Professor University of British Columbia Anxiety disorders are the most common form of psychological distress reported by children and youth, and can interfere significantly in their lives. An anxiety disorder is a level of anxiety that interferes with daily functioning, either with peer relationships, academic performance, or in family routines. Children/youth with anxiety disorders are shy, inhibited, and…
Find out more »March 2019
#BalanceForBetter International Women’s Day Dinner
Hosted by The Paisley Notebook Collaboration, On Friday, March 8th, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course fundraising dinner at The Canadian Mental Health Association's 'Wellness Centre'. All profits from third annual dinner will be donated to The Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna, Foundry Kelowna, Karis Support Society and Slow Food Canada. This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of: Aman Dosanj (The Paisley Notebook, Kelowna) Davina Moraiko (RGE RD, Edmonton) Sarah Maw (Block One…
Find out more »Interior Beverages Presents ‘Help the Homeless’ at the Ok Corral Cabaret
Join Interior Beverages, Ok Corral Cabaret and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kelowna at a fundraiser to ‘Help the Homeless’ in our community. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door About the event: Tickets include a live performance from the Lost N’ Found Band, a drink ticket, hot dog and most importantly, all proceeds to CMHA Kelowna’s homelessness services programs! You will have the chance to win some amazing prices at the silent auction table, 50/50 draw, toonie…
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid March 28 & 29
Date: March 28 & 29, 2019 (both days required for certification) Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm Location: New Life Church - 2041 Harvey Avenue 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 problems and…
Find out more »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…
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