MENTAL HEALTH NEWS
CIF Posting
Assistant Manager for the Evergreen Project. Assist the Project Manager to: oversee meetings and outings, oversee women’s group, prepare and conduct special events. (6 during the year). Application Deadline: February 19, 2010. This is a contract position. More info...
Life In Motion: Tardive Dyskinesia Support Group
Next meeting: February 10, 2010 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. At the Vancouver Coastal Health Office
#200-520 West 6th Ave. Project Manager: Susan Trapp More info...
Courage To Come Back Awards
Nominate someone who inspires you for a Courage To Come Back Award Friday, February 12th is the deadline for nominating a friend, neighbour, family member or colleague who inspires you for a Courage To Come Back Award. Each year six outstanding British Columbians are recognized for their courage and perseverance in the face of illness, injury or adversity. Categories are: Addiction, Medical, Mental Health, Physical Rehabilitation, Social Adversity and Youth. Visit www.coastmentalhealth.com/courage to learn more and to download a nomination form.
Talk with MP Dr. Hedy Fry
MP Hedy Fry will be hosting a community forum on mental health issues on Tuesday, February 9th, from 6:30- 8:30 pm at St. Paul's Anglican Church at 1030 Jervis St.
This would be a good opportunity to lobby for increased government funding for specific mental health services.
Peer Support Workers Wanted at Coast
5 (Five) Volunteer Peer Position/s with Burnaby Center Program, situated on Riverview grounds, Coast Mental Health. 20 hours per month for 1 - 6 month term. Closing Date and Location: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to:
Peer Support Coordinator Office, Coast Mental Health, resource Center
1225 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC V6B 3N6
Faxes accepted to 604-683-3750) E-mail: johnm@coastmentalhealth.com Must be received by: March 1, 2010. More info...
Why Weight Consumer Contractor
Grandview-Woodlands Mental Health Team Needed for Walking to Well Program (Feb 22 to May 9, 2010) And The Why Weight Project. Closing Date: February 19th, 2010 START DATE: ASAP. More info...
'Frames of Mind' February 17 Screening - 0.9 Ampere
The Institute of Mental Health, UBC Department of Psychiatry and Pacific Cinémathèque present: 0.9 Ampere Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 7:30pm Italy 2008. Director: Giotto Barbieri More info
Ready, Set, Go...and Volunteer program - Grandview Woodlands Team in March 2010
This Volunteer Preparation Course is open to anyone with a mental illness who is a resident of Vancouver 8 sessions March 1st -25th Mondays & Thursdays 1:30-3:30. More info and Volunteer referal document.
FREE Admissions/Events During Olympics
The Vancouver Art Gallery is FREE during the Olympics – February 12-28th To find out about the exhibitions, go to: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca of course if you can make a small donation, its always appreciated! Also skating at Robson Square Ice Rink is free admission during this time ($3 to rent skates) And lots of free music & concerts and other events… For full list and info, Go to 2010 Olympic Games Free Attractions at citycuacus.com or click on direct link below http://www.citycaucus.com/2010freevenues#ozone
CONNECT Art Show
You are cordially invited to the CONNECT Art Show, Feb 5 to Mar 20, The Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver (at Seymour). The opening reception is Friday, Feb 5th, 6 to 8 pm. The opening hours are:
February: daily 1 to 8 pm
March: Wed to Sat 1 to 6 pm This juried exhibition includes over 100 works of art from the Downtown South community of Vancouver. It is a collaboration between Coast Mental Health Resource Centre and The Gathering Place. Catalogues featuring all the artists are $20. Contact info:
artshow@coastmentalhealth.com
Opening at Havana "Reflections on Dreams and Shadows"
You are also invited to the opening reception of "Reflections on Dreams and Shadows" an art exhibit at Havana Gallery. Cate Curtis is curating this show of Art Studios members including Marilyn Blanford, Yaho-Hanan Fiwchuk, Kimberly Hurrell, Julian Kim, Bev Knight, Mike Levin, Sandra Yuen MacKay, Colleen McNeil, Pablo Ramirez, Julia Russell and Sam Tsang. It runs January 24th to February 6th at Havana Gallery, 1212 Commercial Drive. The opening reception is Sunday, Jan 24th, 4-7 pm
Computer Teacher - Consumer Contractor Needed
Short-Term at West End Mental Health Team 1555 Robson Street. Closing Date 4 pm January 31st (Expected start date: ASAP) More info...
Peer Support Training
Wanted: Peer Support Trainess. Closing Date March 5, 2010. Training: Sept. – Dec. (3 hrs X 2 days/week), Practicum: Jan. onward. More info...
Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support
Starts Saturday, Jan.16/10 – Mar.20/10 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m. More info...
WRAP at South Team
WRAP is a program aimed at helping people to take charge of their own recovery journey by developing an action plan for wellness and recovery. It’s not about illness. It’s about creating the life one wants to live. You will create your own recovery and crisis plan designed for you, by you. More info...
Research Study: Attitudes about Brain Imaging and Genetic Testing
This recruiting service, provided by the VCH Research Institute, saves study coordinators thousands of dollars and helps VCH remain an effective clinical trials site. The effectiveness of these emails has been measured and validated by clinical trial coordinators as a very important and effective way of reaching potential study participants. We try to list the subject line in such a way that it can be easily deleted by those who are not interested. Thank you
Researchers at the National Core for Neuroethics at UBC Hospital are interested in opinions about brain imaging, genetic testing, and mental health. More info...
Have you or a family member or friend visited a hospital emergency department in the last year?
We’d like to hear about your wait time and any other concerns that may affect your choice of emergency department. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking at many ways to ease wait times in hospital emergency departments, including looking at how people choose the emergency department they attend. More info...
Facilitators Wanted
People with lived experience of mental illness and family members needed to facilitate discussions. More info...
Arts, Crafts & Cultural Group
Do you have a Mental Health issue? Are you unable to have a stimulating Social, Recreational & Cultural "Happenings" in your Life? Would you like to make New Friends, and go New Places? Then this group is for you! If Intrested: call the West Coast Mental Health Network Office at (604) 733-5570.
Into the Light: Transforming Mental Health in Canada
To register, or for more information on accomodation, posters and the conference program, please visit our website at: www.intothelightcanada.com
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Open to anyone who has experience living with mental illness. More info...
Mindful Living Group
Starting on Thursday, November 26th to February 4th from 2:30 -4:15pm at Unityoga. This group will run for 8 weeks, and is open to clients within VCMHS. The Mindful living group is most suited for clients that can attend for at least 45 minutes and do not have a condition that precludes them from sitting meditation for 45 minutes. More info...
Clicklaw
A link to a useful legal website for British Columbians. It replaces LawLINK. More info...
Crisis Fund Revised
More info...
Changeways Group for Refugee and Immigrant Women
Accepting referrals for this Group. Starts September 21, 2009. More info...
Recovery Newsletter April May 09
Newsletter of Vancouver Acute and Community Mental Health Services. More info...
National Call To Visual Artists With A Disability
H/E/R/O/S is a multimedia, visual art exhibit to be presented by Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture. It will showcase twenty artists with a disability at the Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver, February-March 2010. More info...
Tertiary Mental Health Services Update – May 2009
An update on the development of tertiary mental health services at Vancouver Coastal Health. Questions and comments can be directed to Joanne Bezzubetz at joanne.bezzubetz@vch.ca. More info...
Join our ESL Conversation Club
Clients should be at the Intermediate level, no beginners please. They can also just show up. The class is Friday mornings from 10:30am - 12 on the second floor of GW Team. Snacks and coffee are provided. More info...
Mary Ellen Copeland Newsletter on Recovery
Recovery Newsletter
Websites with resources for clients who are immigrants or refugees:
http://www.HeretoHelp.bc.ca
http://www.amssa/org
THEO Making Connections
A group to help expand your social network. For adults 19 and up with a mental illness living in Vancouver. More info...
Video to help the National Screening for Depression & Anxiety
http://www.youtube.com/anthony11382002
Partners in Hope Recovery Society
Offering hope, support and healing to victims of harmful circumstances and dependancies as they reclaim the gift of their lives. More info...
THEO BC Leisure and Education Services
THEO BC has undergone substantial changes to its Leisure and Education Services. Please see brochure and leisure and education program calendars. 1 for Youth/Young Adult & Adult programs and 1 for Adult/Older Adult Programs.
New Resource Centre
The Kelty Resource Centre is a free, all-inclusive, virtual resource centre for BC children, youth and their families. We provide timely, relevant, evidence-based and client-friendly information on mental health and addictions topics and on programs and services in BC. We also provide resources for adults with eating disorders." (The centre is in the space formerly occupied by the eating disorders resource centre.) The Kelty Resource Centre can be accessed in the following ways: Phone: 604.875.2084 or 1-800-665-1822 Email: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca or Web: www.bcmhas.ca/KeltyResourceCentre The Kelty Resource Centre can also be visited in person at: Mental Health Building (Please use Entrance 2) BC Children's Hospital Room P3-302 - 4500 Oak Street Hours of operation are currently: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why I Am a ‘Consumer’
A short story by Susan Katz
Developing a Support System Workshop Series
Developed by the VCMHS Family Task Group. More info...
Youth Art Classes
Youth/Young Adult aged 16 to 25 years old who live within the greater Vancouver area. More info...
BC Housing
Number of new units and operators for the proposed social and supportive housing developments under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Province and the City of Vancouver. More info...
Butt Out Ongoing Support Group
Quitting or contemplating to quit smoking, already smoke free, or thinking of cutting down your smoking. Group is facilitated by a former smoker to support you in your goal to be smoke-free. More info...
Myths and Facts of Nicotine Replacement Therapies
More info...
The Globe and Mail's series on mental illness
The Globe and Mail is running an extensive series of articles about serious mental illnesses. You can find the series at: www.theglobeandmail.com Please remember that your comments to the Globe can ensure that they understand how much we value this kind of coverage.
Recovery is the act of becoming truly compassionate towards consumers and their families
More info...
Referrals to GVS - LINK Program
Gastown Vocational Services is very pleased to announce that LINK is currently accepting new referrals! More info...
The Consumer/Survivor Information Centre Newsletter
Distributed through generous support from CSRU Program (Community Support and Research Unit) of CAMH (Centre for Addiction & Mental Health) BULLETIN Information for consumer/survivors of the mental health system, those who serve us, and those who care about us.
Job Opportunity for Clients
A web site to a great cleaning company that would really love to hire more staff. The owner/operator is Jack, who has Schizophrenia, and his company started up with CMHA seed money and assistance. The web site has a video to watch which tells Jack's story. He is committed both to the successful running of his business and assisting other people with mental health illnesses in their recovery and vocational goals.
Bill of Rights
Client Bill of Rights and Family Bill of Rights
Memorandum
Privacy law in emergency or urgent situations. More info...
Brain Bulletin #35
How is your fluid intelligence? More info...
Article from the Sunday Times this weekend
'Mad Pride' Fights a Stigma By GABRIELLE GLASER Published: May 11, 2008
Consumer Opportunities E-mail Distribution List
An e-mail distribution list of interest to anyone who would like information about programs, events, workshops and work opportunities of interest to consumers. More info...
Computer Donations and Recycling Program Vancouver - ERA
Electronic Recycling Association, a non-profit organization in Vancouver dedicated to reducing electronic waste through the reuse and recycling of unwanted computers and related electronic equipment and the donation of refurbished computers to charities. Electronic Recycling Association Vancouver - Ph. (604) 215-4483 or vist website www.era.ca.
Public Education Series
At the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre. All are welcome to come to this free drop-in group. More info...
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