VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind

05/06/2026

When communities come together, our mental health grows stronger.

Mental Health Week is an opportunity to build connections, support one another, and create communities where people feel included and valued.

Every conversation and every moment of connection can help support mental well-being.

Get involved in supporting mental health for all: www.mentalhealthweek.ca

05/01/2026

Happening next week in Kelowna! Presentation is free. If you would like to join for lunch, please rsvp with OVAD.

04/24/2026

OKANAGAN YOUTH ONLY! Presentation about connecting and more confident. Email Hanna to sign up - hanna.ferm@vch.ca

04/23/2026

Office is closed for team development. We will be back on Monday for community outreach!

04/07/2026

Good resource!

03/11/2026

New group starting in April! Interested or have questions? Email geo.mclean@vch.ca

Link to our flyer and text version of the flyer: https://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/series/hard-of-hearing-peer-group-spring-2026/

02/13/2026

Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims, their families, the community, and everyone who has been impacted by today’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge.

In these times, it’s important to take care of ourselves and each other. If you or someone you know requires support, mental health resources are available: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/mental-health

02/13/2026

Office is closed on Monday, Feb 16 for Family Day. We will be back on Tue, Feb 17 for community outreach. Wishing you a fun, safe Family Day!

02/04/2026

This is exciting as it provides more access - right now, only available at 5 locations - Burnaby, Surrey, Kelowna, Kamloops and Victoria. Hope it will grow to other locations!

visit icbc.com for more

01/26/2026

Calling young artists (ages 5–16)!

We’re happy to help share this Canada-wide children’s painting competition from the Faranak Foundation Farsi celebrating creativity and stories from Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

Is there a young artist in your life who experiences or is connected to hearing loss? This is a wonderful opportunity to express their story through art.

Artwork submission deadline: February 15, 2026
Learn more & submit: https://www.faranakfoundation.com/painting-exhibitions-2025

Please feel free to share this call with families and young artists in your networks.

12/31/2025

WBP office will be closed on January 1. We will open on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.

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