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…
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…
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