Canadian Mental Health Port Alberni

04/14/2026

03/06/2026

Thank you Gord Johns! A true champion and we are so lucky to have you working so hard for equity in mental health.

Gord Johns for Courtenay-Alberni, MP, has been a steadfast champion for community-delivered mental health services in Parliament. His leadership has helped keep access to care at the forefront of the national conversation at a time when need for services is growing.

We met with MP Johns to discuss a critical next step for mental health care in Canada.

Local mental health services across the country rely on federal funding agreements to address long waitlists, strengthen prevention, and support recovery close to home. Canada faces a $600 million annual shortfall for mental health investments without renewed commitments in the next federal budget,.

📢 We raised the urgent need for Health Minister Michel to renew these agreements so communities can continue delivering the care Canadians depend on.

We are grateful for Mr. Johns’ long-standing advocacy and his continued support for ensuring Canadians have affordable, equitable access to mental health and addiction services.

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Gord Johns, député de Courtenay—Alberni, est depuis longtemps un ardent défenseur, au Parlement, des services de santé mentale offerts dans les communautés. Son leadership a contribué à maintenir l’accès aux soins au cœur des discussions nationales, à un moment où les besoins en services continuent d’augmenter.

Nous avons rencontré le député Johns pour discuter d’une prochaine étape cruciale pour les soins en santé mentale au Canada.

Partout au pays, les services locaux de santé mentale sont soutenus par des ententes de financement fédérales qui permettent de réduire les listes d’attente, de renforcer la prévention et d’appuyer le rétablissement près de chez soi. Le Canada fait face à un manque à gagner annuel de 600 millions de dollars en investissements en santé mentale si les engagements ne sont pas renouvelés dans le prochain budget fédéral.

📢 Nous avons souligné l’urgence pour la ministre de la Santé, Michel, de renouveler ces ententes afin que les communautés puissent continuer d’offrir les soins dont les Canadiennes et les Canadiens dépendent.

Nous remercions le député pour son engagement de longue date et son appui continu afin d’assurer un accès abordable et équitable aux services de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances partout au pays.

02/13/2026

It Is with great sorrow we offer condolences to the victims, families, and community of Tumbler Ridge. We send our thoughts to the teachers who did everything they could to keep students safe and to first responders, health care workers and all who have provided care to those injured and their loved ones. We lift up the memories of those lost with honour and compassion.

Our hearts are with all those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and everyone impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge yesterday.

Many people across British Columbia may be experiencing grief, fear, shock, or distress in the wake of this tragedy. Support is available, and no one needs to navigate this alone.

General Resources
- 310 Mental Health Line (available 24/7): 310-6789
- 988 Su***de Crisis Helpline (available 24/7): Call or Text 9-8-8 https://988.ca/
- BC Bereavement Line (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm): 1-877-779-2223
- Northern BC 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
- KUU-US 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indigenous Elders and adults across BC: 1-800-KUU-US17

Youth-Specific Resources
- Kids Help Phone (24/7): Call 1-800-668-6868, text “CONNECT” to 686868, or reach out online: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- Foundry Connect (virtual support): https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/
- Northern BC Youth Support Line: Call 1-888-564-8336 or access the online youth chat: https://crisis-centre.ca/
- KUU-US 24-Hour Crisis Line for Indigenous children and youth: 250-723-2040

12/24/2025

All of us at CMHA-PA send care and understanding, along with our best wishes, to our entire community this season. Take care of yourself, and if you are able, reach out to someone who might be isolating.

12/18/2025

Funtastic for the win!! Thank you so very much to the Funtastic Board and team who very generously donated gift cards to our CMHA families. You’ve made Christmas very bright for multiple people! Every year, your generosity humbles me. From our team to yours, Merry Christmas!!

12/07/2025

🎁 Our Gift to You: A Christmas Movie Week at The Savoy Theatre! 🍿🌟
​Get ready for seven days of holiday cheer starting this Friday, December 12th! We're bringing all your favorite holiday classics back to the big screen. ONLY $9.50 FOR GENERAL AND $8.50 FOR CHILD AND SENIOR TICKETS! 😮

​🎥 The Showtimes (Dec 12 - Dec 18):
​Fri, Dec 12: Elf Buddy's Sing & Cheer Along (7 PM)
​Sat, Dec 13: A PAW Patrol Christmas (4 PM) & Elf (7 PM)
​Sun, Dec 14: David (3 PM) & The Polar Express (7 PM)
​Mon, Dec 15: The Polar Express (7 PM)
​Tue, Dec 16: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (7 PM)
​Wed, Dec 17: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (7 PM)
​Thu, Dec 18: A Christmas Story (7 PM)

​🐾 SPECIAL DEAL ALERT!
​Tickets for A PAW Patrol Christmas (Sat, Dec 13, 4 PM) are just $5 again! Bring the little ones for an affordable Saturday afternoon adventure.
​Plan your cozy movie nights now!
➡️ Tickets and full details at Savoytheatrepa.ca

11/30/2025

Just leaving this here. Take care of yourselves.

11/24/2025

Hello all. There has been some chatter recently about CMHA. CMHA’s Board of Directors, staff, and management wish to clarify aspects of our service model. CMHA is an accredited, audited, non-profit/charity organization that follows all legal requirements, allowing us to serve our vulnerable population with ethics and professionalism. All of our well scrutinized legal documents are publicly available, as is our Mission, Vision, and strategic plan. We hold many contracts which allow us to provide service to community, from multiple levels of government, foundations, and grantors. All contracts, grants, operating agreements, legal partnerships have come to CMHA through proper processes, including requests for proposals, calls for expression of interest from government, as well as competitive grant applications through other funding bodies. There has been no preferential treatment given to CMHA-Port Alberni. Our leadership, management team, and staff have provided consistent professional service within all legal and contractual obligations and parameters. CMHA-PA has always supported and will continue to hold up our many compassionate and hard-working service delivery partners, as we all have a valuable and vital role to play in uplifting our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Katrina Kiefer, CMHA-PA Executive Director at katrina.kiefer@cmhaportalberni.ca

11/22/2025

Eeeeeeee! Wicked for Good! It’s time to follow the yellow brick road. Right on in to the Port Alberni Savoy Theatre

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from CMHA-Port Alberni!

10/04/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to The Savoy tonight! Way to go Savoy and CMHA team! We look forward to many more entertaining days ahead with our community.