Canadian Mental Health Association: Cowichan Valley Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association: Cowichan Valley Branch An organization dedicated to promoting and supporting mental health and wellness for all

Looking for a career where your ideas matter? Does 30 hours/week with flexible hours and benefits appeal to you? CMHA Co...
12/21/2025

Looking for a career where your ideas matter? Does 30 hours/week with flexible hours and benefits appeal to you?

CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch is hiring a Manager of Community Engagement, Philanthropy & Fund Development. This role blends strategy, creativity, and community impact—perfect for someone who wants to grow professionally while making a difference locally.

Bring your energy, innovation, and vision to a team that values collaboration and purpose. This isn’t just fundraising. It’s about building authentic connections, shaping campaigns that matter, and driving change right here in the Cowichan Valley. If you’re passionate about social impact, love collaborating, and want to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

May become a permanent position after Jan 2027.

www.cmhacowichanvalley.com/careers

No Home, No Hope? Involuntary Treatment Stops Short of Addressing the Homelessness Crisis(Trevor Goodyear and Angela Rus...
12/21/2025

No Home, No Hope? Involuntary Treatment Stops Short of Addressing the Homelessness Crisis
(Trevor Goodyear and Angela Russolillo)

Homelessness is a pressing issue in BC. Every day, the housing crisis is pushing more people onto the streets. At the same time, the public is sounding the alarm about rising and unmet mental health and substance use needs, which are intensified by the toxic drug crisis. For some people in our communities, these health and social issues go hand in hand.

Many are calling for involuntary treatment, which forces people with a mental disorder into treatment without consent, as a solution to these issues. But is this really the best option? Read m)ore 👇

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/involuntary-treatment-vol21/no-home-no-hope

With the longer nights many of our clients come into the shelter to find company and some warmth. We would appreciate an...
12/20/2025

With the longer nights many of our clients come into the shelter to find company and some warmth. We would appreciate any donations of board games, puzzles, art supplies and DVDs for our movie nights. As well we are still in need of seasonal clothing items such as pants, coats and boots at Warmland House. If you have gently used clothing that you're no longer using, please consider calling 250-715-1132 to arrange drop off at the Shelter. Donations are very much appreciated!🙏

NEED A LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT?Our 2026 Birds of the Cowichan Valley by Ken Thorne calendar is beautiful! Calendars ...
12/20/2025

NEED A LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT?

Our 2026 Birds of the Cowichan Valley by Ken Thorne calendar is beautiful! Calendars are $25 each. All proceeds from sales support localmental health programming.

Many thanks to the following businesses for providing in person, cash sales:
- Gibby's at Berkey's Sherman Road in Duncan
- Style Sense Furniture at Whippletree Junction
- The Third Addition Gifts & Toys in Mill Bay Centre

Many thanks to Ken for generously donating the beautiful bird images that make up this calendar.

Warmland Shelter is in need of reusable travel mugs and cups as well as tea bags. Gently used winter wear is also always...
12/20/2025

Warmland Shelter is in need of reusable travel mugs and cups as well as tea bags. Gently used winter wear is also always appreciated and all items can be donated at Warmland House Shelter between 10am and 3pm daily. The gate is locked, but the buzzer will alert staff to your presence and they will come out and retrieve your donations. Address is 2579 Lewis Street, telephone number is 250.715.1132. 🙏

CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch offers a free counselling program for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse a...
12/20/2025

CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch offers a free counselling program for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse and children under the age of 12 exhibiting sexualized behaviours. To set up a free in person, telephone or video appointment, please call 250.732.1265.

We extend our gratitude to The Cobblestone for sponsoring our Coldest Night of the Year! Thank you for helping us to sup...
12/19/2025

We extend our gratitude to The Cobblestone for sponsoring our Coldest Night of the Year! Thank you for helping us to support vulnerable youth in the Cowichan Valley. 🙏

To learn more or to get involved, please visit www.cnoy.org/duncan. Sponsorship opportunities still available.

It's the middle of the month. Are you worried about how you are going to make your next rent payment? Or perhaps you are...
12/19/2025

It's the middle of the month. Are you worried about how you are going to make your next rent payment? Or perhaps you are struggling to pay your Hydro bill? If so, contact Jason at Warmland Shelter, he may be able to help. 250.732.1132.

Looking for a career where your ideas matter? Does 30 hours/week with flexible hours and benefits appeal to you? CMHA Co...
12/19/2025

Looking for a career where your ideas matter? Does 30 hours/week with flexible hours and benefits appeal to you?

CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch is hiring a Manager of Community Engagement, Philanthropy & Fund Development. This role blends strategy, creativity, and community impact—perfect for someone who wants to grow professionally while making a difference locally.

Bring your energy, innovation, and vision to a team that values collaboration and purpose. This isn’t just fundraising. It’s about building authentic connections, shaping campaigns that matter, and driving change right here in the Cowichan Valley. If you’re passionate about social impact, love collaborating, and want to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Position may become permanent after Jan 2027.

www.cmhacowichanvalley.com/careers

At a Crossroads, BC's approach to Involuntary TreatmentIt's no secret that involuntary mental health and substance use t...
12/18/2025

At a Crossroads, BC's approach to Involuntary Treatment

It's no secret that involuntary mental health and substance use treatment is a hot-button issue in BC. Rhetoric related to expanding involuntary treatment is highly politicized. Often, the talk is more rooted in point-scoring than evidence-based policy or long-term solutions. People with lived and living experience of involuntary treatment feel their lives are being used in a game of political football.

Discussions about involuntary treatment are often steeped in fear, misinformation and an oversimplif ied focus on whether involuntary treatment is "good" or "bad." What's missing from these debates is nuance, humility, evidence-based policy and the voices of people with lived and living experience... Read More 👇

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/involuntary-treatment-vol21/at-a-crossroads

We extend our gratitude to Cove Yachts for sponsoring our Coldest Night of the Year once again ! Thank you for helping u...
12/18/2025

We extend our gratitude to Cove Yachts for sponsoring our Coldest Night of the Year once again ! Thank you for helping us to support vulnerable youth in the Cowichan Valley. 🙏

To learn more or to get involved, please visit www.cnoy.org/duncan. Sponsorship opportunities still available.

Dr. Geoff Friderichs will see patients at Warmland House Shelter this Thursday to support the Warmland Shelter community...
12/18/2025

Dr. Geoff Friderichs will see patients at Warmland House Shelter this Thursday to support the Warmland Shelter community and those individuals in supportive housing. Sign in begins at 7am at 2579 Lewis Street.

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554/552 Trunk Road
Duncan, BC
V9L2R1

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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