Watch New CMHA Video

The Vernon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association has premiered its Partners in community video featuring participants, volunteers, staff and community members who support local mental health.

The video showcases some of the many programs and services offered by CMHA Vernon and the impact of the organization in the North Okanagan.

“We are fortunate to have so many community members who care about mental health.  We want to thank them for their dedication, and to reach out to others who need help and to those who can give help,” said Julia Payson, CMHA Vernon & District Executive Director.

Last year CMHA Vernon volunteers donated more than 20,000 hours of their time helping operate the organization’s social enterprises The Georgette Thrift Shop and CMHA Recycling which annually collects 10,000 tonnes of waste.  Volunteers also provide vital community connections by answering calls to the Crisis Line which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and making daily phone calls 365 days a year through the Good Morning Program to community members living alone or isolated from the community.