Coast Mental Health

Our Occupational Health and Safety Team recently received The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)'s Award for Leading Workplace Health & Safety Practices. Go behind the scenes with the team to see how they approach workplace safety every day at Coast Mental Health! https://lnkd.in/gMR7QNxz

"The most powerful thing we can do for somebody else, is to see and accept them for who they are. People work tirelessly to make change that benefits other people, and this is one of the ways that you can say - I see you, and I accept you for what you're doing!" That was past Courage To Come Back recipient Bernadine Fox's response when Sonia Sunger asked what she'd say to someone who is thinking about nominating. What a powerful reason to start a nomination today! Big thanks Bernadine Fox for sharing the impact of being nominated for a Courage To Come Back Award on her life on Global News BC alongside our CEO Keir Macdonald this morning! https://lnkd.in/gB5_U9zB #CourageToComeBackAwards #NominateSomeoneToday

Congratulations to Coast’s Occupational Health and Safety Team, who were recognized as recipients of The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) in the Leading Workplace Health and Safety Practices category this week! #HEABCAward

The Young Adult Culinary Training Program starts January 6, 2025! Apply now to reserve your space. This 10-week program is specifically designed for young adults (19-30 years old) living with mental illness who are facing barriers to employment. It’s a great opportunity for participants to gain hands-on kitchen experience, develop essential skills, and build confidence in a supportive environment. In addition to culinary training, participants will also benefit from our popular Brain Training and Essential Skills program. Registration is open until December 17, 2024. If you know someone who could benefit from this life-changing program, encourage them to apply soon! For more info or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/ggXwJWnS

Feeling isolated can be tough, but Liam - a resilient young adult living at one of our homes - shows us the power of connection! After facing his own journey with mental health, Liam found solace in the warmth of friendship and the strength of community. Through shared experiences and support, he discovered that he wasn’t alone. Together with others at his home, he's created a space where everyone can thrive and find their voice. And, he gives back by crocheting hats for those around him! Want to make a difference like Liam? Here’s how you can help: Reach Out: A simple message can brighten someone’s day. Join Local Groups: Be part of a community that cares. Share Your Story: Your experiences can inspire others to connect. Donate: Your gifts power many of the programs that Liam benefited from! #MentalHealthMatters #Community #Friendship #SupportEachOther #Inspiration #YouAreNotAlone

WOW! Our friends at Teamsters Canada Local 464 ’s golf tournament nearly quadrupled the funds they raised from last year! What an incredible outcome! Partners like Teamsters and the many others who choose to raise funds for Coast Mental Health Foundation every year, make such a difference. They provide supports like meals, brain training, music therapy, peer support and employment opportunities for people who need them. THANK YOU!

What are the benefits of local mental health services and supports? - They strengthen communities by fostering connections through businesses and partnerships. - Government investment in these services promotes tolerance and inclusion, encouraging neighbours to connect and support one another. - These networks help reduce crime and provide judgment-free access to care for individuals in distress. - By embracing supportive housing and healthcare, communities ensure that people get the help they need, lowering emergency call volumes and hospital visits. - Strong community health services can lead to new business ventures and job opportunities. How can you take action right now to support your community’s health services and support? Sign a form letter at https://lnkd.in/gmHFgbpA urging your MLA to build a province where everyone gets accessible, high-quality, and compassionate mental health care throughout their life. #BCWeCare

Say hi to Bailey if you see her around Yaletown!🐾💕 She's a certified emotional support animal for one of our incredible Street Clean Team members. Your support gives people with mental illness the opportunity to work including on our Street Clean Team. Thank you! #streetcleaning #streetcleanteam #vancouver #yvr #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #pupstagram #dogsofinsta Yaletown Business Improvement Association

We were so honoured to be part of the Homelessness Action Week event at the Community Resource HUB in Maple Ridge this week, and to continue supporting members of the community who are in need of the essential services the HUB provides. https://lnkd.in/gYFW5t9r

In support of Homelessness Action Week in BC, Coast Mental Health and Alouette Addictions have teamed up to co-host a community event at the Community Resource HUB in Maple Ridge. Happening throughout the week, the event includes entertainment, food trucks, and local services such as pet grooming. The HUB is a frontline response to connect people with community agencies where they can find housing supports, healthcare referrals, including access to detox treatment and recovery services, income assistance, haircuts, tax returns, and much more. Coast Mental Health became the new operator of the HUB on October 1, 2024. We thank the many businesses and community organizations that are supporting our co-hosted event: Katzie First Nation:, Fraser River Indigenous Society, Fraser Health Integrated Homelessness Action Response Team, Alouette Addiction Services, Salvation Army, Ridge Church, Bella Nonna’s Deli and Bakery, BeaverTails Canada Inc., HearCANADA, and LaundroMutt. We would also like to recognize our funders and program partners: Government of Canada, City of Maple Ridge, Lu'ma Native Housing Society and Ridge Church. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9GpNNbr #HomelessnessActionWeek #BritishColumbia #CoastMentalHealth