The Academy is proud to work with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to provide free services to it’s members. Please visit CMHA at www.cmha.ca to support a great organization.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), a nation-wide, volunteer organization, promotes the mental health of all, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
CMHA KAMLOOPS BRANCH INFORMATION
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a national nonprofit organization made up of provincial bodies and local branches. Our Kamloops branch is one of 23 in British Columbia. We began as the Nicola Achievement Centre in 1982 and incorporated under Canadian Mental Health Association in 1992 as a not for profit, registered charity. We receive funding from the Interior Health authority, BC Housing Management Commission, BC Gaming Commission, United Way and private tax-deductible donations. CMHA-Kamloops is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the mental health of all people within the communities we serve. We are able to achieve this through the services we offer directly through our Clubhouse programs, advocacy, volunteer opportunities and public education.
CMHA PROGRAMS
Emerald House – Provides eight emergency shelter beds for women and their children who are homeless in Kamloops.
Henry Leland House – 24-hour supported housing for the hard-to-house members of your community.
Youth Clubhouse – Youth-driven activity center for those aged 13 to 18. We provide a safe, supportive, drug and alcohol free environment and foster an astmosphere in which youth are encouraged to express themselves through music, arts, crarts, and social interaction.
For more information please visit www.cmha.ca
519 Victoria Street,