Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna

09/05/2026

The International Day of Charity invites us to celebrate what becomes possible when people choose to care.

A simple act of showing up. A donation. A few hours volunteered. A fundraiser. A partnership. Every contribution can help someone feel supported, connected and less alone.

We see that generosity throughout our community every day, and we’re grateful for every person who helps make our work possible.

When a community gives together, more support, more connection and more hope become possible.

09/04/2026

⛳ Not golfing? You can still be part of the action!

Join us at the CMHA Cheer Zone during the JPC 3rd Annual Golf Tournament - a special spectator space where you can watch the golfers roll through, relax with great company, enjoy beats from DJ Invisible and catch close-up illusions from Ryan Michael Magic. 🎶

📅 Thursday, Sept. 17
⏰ 12–4:30 p.m.
🎟️ Spectator Pass: $29 + taxes: https://www.jasonparkescustoms.com/products/the-cmha-charity-nine-morning-9-holes-of-golf-copy

Best of all, proceeds from the Cheer Zone support CMHA Kelowna & District and our work to bring Foundry services to the Westside.

09/03/2026

On Sunday, Sept. 13, our community will walk together to remember, connect and support one another.

Organized by Barb Ferrier in honour of her son, Curtis, the 2nd Annual Su***de Prevention Walk is an opportunity to honour those we have lost to su***de and stand alongside those who may be struggling.

CMHA Kelowna & District will be there, and we invite our community to join us.

📅 Sunday, Sept. 13
⏰ 11 a.m.
📍 Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/mission-creek-greenway/su***de-prevention-walk-okanagan/1137950011841446/

Come as you are. Walk in remembrance, walk in support, and help build a community where people feel safer reaching out and asking for help.

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09/02/2026

CMHA Kelowna & District’s Family & Natural Supports (FNS) program helps strengthen the relationships that matter most — connecting young people with parents, caregivers, mentors, teachers, coaches and other trusted supports.

Through personalized support, advocacy, coaching and connections to community resources, FNS helps young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness build stronger support systems and find greater stability.

To learn more or get connected, contact [email protected].

09/01/2026

The JPC Golf Tournament Silent Auction is officially OPEN! ⛳️🙌

Start bidding now on some great items, with even more being added along the way - so be sure to check back often and see what’s new.

The auction is part of the Jason Parkes Customs Annual Golf Tournament, happening Thursday, Sept. 17 at Black Mountain Golf Club. Proceeds will support CMHA Kelowna & District to help bring Foundry services to youth and families on the Westside.

🛍️ Bid now through Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m: https://cmhakelowna.crowdchange.ca/147955/auction

08/31/2026

The returns on Sept. 19, bringing our community together in support of better mental health for boys, men and young people. 🎶

This year, proceeds will support our Not Alone: Bridging the Gap campaign to help bring Foundry’s free health and wellness services closer to youth and families on the Westside, and .

Last year’s concert helped support meaningful mental health services in our community. This year, we’re excited to come together again and build on that impact.

Come for the music. Stay for the community.

📅 Sept. 19 | 7 p.m.
📍 Metro Hub, Kelowna
🎟️ Ticket at: https://veritascharityservices.com/events/better-man-concert-2026/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

08/31/2026

Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose. Hold an event, spread the message, take action today.

This year the theme for IOAD is 25 Years On. Still Needed.

For 25 years, International Overdose Awareness Day has brought people together to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives.

The truth is, we shouldn’t still need this day. But we do.

Overdose continues to affect every community. Yet it can be prevented. We know how to reduce risk and keep people safe. By speaking openly, learning from one another, and treating each other with care and respect, we build a world where fewer lives are lost.

Because while this day is still needed, it doesn’t have to be forever.

08/27/2026

This Friday, we’re joining community partners for the third annual Who Is At The Table? Lunch and Remember at the West Kelowna Library.

This gathering creates space to remember those we’ve lost, connect with one another, and have important conversations about grief, substance use, harm reduction, and the supports available in our community.

An empty purple chair will honour those missing from our tables, and guests are invited to add the name of a loved one affected by the overdose crisis.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch and join us.

📅 Friday, Aug. 28 | 12–2 p.m.
📍 Okanagan Lake Room | West Kelowna Library

08/26/2026

People in need of mental health support in Kelowna are being urged to look to a community resource that's not police.

"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response," Insp. Laura Po***ck, Kelowna RCMP, said in a media release.

"CRCL responders are highly trained professionals who can help de-escalate situations, provide support, and connect people to the services they need. Our relationship with CRCL allows us to work together to ensure community members receive the most appropriate care.”

People should still call 911 when there is an immediate threat to life or safety, Kelowna RCMP and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna and District said in a media release.

“Every mental health crisis is different, which is why having the right response matters,’’ said Giles Ringer, Manager of CRCL at CMHA Kelowna and District.

Operated by CMHA Kelowna and District, CRCL provides community-based response for individuals aged 13 and older experiencing a mental health crisis in Kelowna.

People can access this service by calling or texting 778-940-2560 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day of the week. Calls can also be made on behalf of someone else needing support.

People in need of mental health support in Kelowna are being urged to look to a community resource that's not police.

08/23/2026

On August 23, we remember the millions of people who endured the brutality and injustice of the transatlantic slave trade, and honour those who resisted and fought for freedom.

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is also a reminder that the impacts of slavery and racism did not end with abolition. We all have a role in continuing to learn from this history and building communities rooted in dignity, equity and belonging.