Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays
Nonprofit Organization Management - Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays Employees
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays Details
CMHA Kootenays believes good mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. Our program areas and services include:- Housing Services: we provide low income housing in the communities of Cranbrook, Kimberley, Golden, Creston, Trail, Castlegar and Nelson. We house seniors, persons with disabilities, and low income families.- Women Services - we operate the transition house and second stage housing which supports women and their children fleeing violence and abuse. The Community Outreach Program provides support and resources to those in need.- Youth Services - we provide support and coaching to children and youth in PEACE, Youth Outreach and Family Support and Life Skills-Kimberley- Volunteer Kootenays - we recruit volunteers to respond on the crisis line, to call and visit seniors in Cranbrook, to complete income tax for eligible individuals and support other Cranbrook organizations in volunteer recruitment.- Public Education - we provide courses and trainings throughout the Kootenays. Most courses are fee for service but some are free. Visit our website for more information. Courses consist of and are not limited to: ASIST, safeTALK, Mental Health First Aid - Basic, Mental Health First Aid for Adults working with Youth, Mental Health in the Workplace, and Community Bystander Training,
