| "Not Myself Today" - Partners for Mental Health  Partners for Mental Health is an initiative aimed at creating a national social movement and positioning mental health prominently in the attention of the public, of governments and of employers.
Today, Partners for Mental Health is launching a National mental health campaign called "Not Myself Today". This campaign is designed to educate and engage Canadians on the issues of mental health throughout the month of April, culminating in a national day of action on Monday, April 30th. Visit www.notmyselftoday.ca to learn more about the issues and please "take the pledge"! |
| April Safety Topic April is Fire and Earthquake Drill Month. We would like all staff to clarify where their meeting spot is and make sure they are aware of the exits to use in their buildings. Also, we would like to remind staff that we ask them to do the fire drill at least twice a year and some programs are required to conduct monthly drills. |
| Strategic Planning Sessions The next staff strategic planning session is this Wednesday, April 4th at 2:30 - 4:00 at the Henry Essen Young Building on Riverview grounds. Please RSVP through Carolyn Hampton (carolynh@coastmentalhealth.com) if you are interested in attending. There are also two client oriented Open Houses in the style of city planning public information and consultation events scheduled for: - Thursday April 5, 1:30 - 4:30 pm Coast Clubhouse
- Saturday April 14,1:30 - 4:30 pm Coast Resource Centre
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| BC Business Magazine  If you pick up a copy of this month's BC Business Magazine you'll notice that it features a 9-page spread on Coast Mental Health. Though all of Coast's services were covered, there was a special feature on the three major new housing programs which opened in 2011.
There was also a special section on LEED - or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Two of Coast's new buildings - Pacific Coast Apartments and Dunbar Apartments - are LEED's Gold! Indicating these are very "GREEN" Buildings Key consultants and partners bought ad space to finance this extensive coverage. http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/sites/default/files/BCB_0412_CMH.pdf |
| Volunteers for Courage Volunteer Call for The Courage To Come Back Awards The 2012 Courage To Come Back Awards take place on May 17, 2012
at the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre West. This year is a much larger event, at a new venue...but, as usual, promises to be an amazing experience! We will need a number of volunteers to help with set up, directing attendees, counting, pledge collection, security and clean up. Orientation for new volunteers will be held in early May...date TBA There will be two shifts for the evening - 4:00-7:30 p.m. and 6:30-10:00 p.m. - each shift will have a mix of tasks. Please - let Val Mayne - Coast Volunteer/HR Coordinator know if you are interested in volunteering for the Courage To Come Back Awards - and your shift preference for the evening! valm@coastmentalhealth.com |
| Concurrent Disorder Transitions Program Closed! On Friday the last clients left Coast's Dreamweaver and Reason's Way programs on Riverview grounds. Most were placed in community based facilities in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority region, but a few moved to Vancouver Island, Fraser Health, and other parts of the province.  It is very sad that these very valuable services have been closed due to lack of funding. Over the little more than two year history, they have provided a true opportunity for recovery for many clients with complex mental health, substance use and primary health challenges. The program staff are continuing until the end of April to help facilitate a positive transition for the affected clients. In addition a much smaller "Enhanced Supportive Independent Living" program will be providing a rent subsidy and support for more than 10 of the original clients. |
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