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Canadian Mental Health Port Alberni

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The CMHA-Port Alberni Branch is dedicated to providing programs and services to support our community

06/18/2026

🌈June marks the beginning of 𝙋𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙉

Pride Season refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place from June to September, when 2SLGBTQI+ people and their allies come together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize their communities’ contributions. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities.

Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Toronto's Pride weekend in June is now among the largest Pride events in North America.

Happy Pride Season!

Contact our office if you or someone you know needs assistance

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
📍3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/15/2026

Today, JUNE 15th is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🫂

This year, will be marked by an event held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, alongside a major international meeting on the rights of persons with disabilities.

As populations age, more people with disabilities are growing older, and many older persons develop disabilities later in life. This overlap calls for closer coordination between efforts on ageing and disability, especially in areas such as protection, care, and community-based support—all of which are essential to addressing elder abuse.

Elder abuse remains widely under-recognized and under-reported. It can take many forms, including physical, psychological, and financial abuse, as well as neglect. It often occurs in situations where individuals lack visibility, support, or access to services. Addressing this issue requires more than raising awareness. It calls for stronger systems that can prevent abuse and respond effectively when it happens, while respecting the dignity, independence, and rights of older persons.

Contact our office if you or someone you know needs assistance

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
📍3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/11/2026

🏡 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 -- 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐳𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

The Clubhouse is a community-based psycho-social rehabilitation program that optimizes social and vocational competencies, through a focus on building relationships, community development, education, participation in the creation of social/creative opportunities, and meaning employment.

Members are offered the opportunity for involvement in the kitchen, clerical, and maintenance units. A lunch program is offered daily at a cost of $3.00 per lunch to members.

The Employment Unit offers employment opportunities for members in our Transitional Employment Program (TEP). Our TEP holds contracts with Catalyst Paper where we employ five members per season as well Earth Land and Sea. We also employ members at the CMHA Administration offices and at our housing sites. Seasonal and casual work contracts are provided to businesses and the private sector as needed.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our community partners past and present: The Capitol Theater, Catalyst Paper, ADAPS, ACAWS, Trinity Church, and Earth Land and Sea.

Examples of work provided: yard work, painting, janitorial, moving and garbage removal.

This program is funded by Island Health and donations.

Please contact our office if you are interested in becoming a member and/or in hiring our members for work through our TEP program.

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
📍3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/09/2026

Way to go Port Alberni 👏 Thank you to all who made this happen --- 🎉👏🎉👏

06/08/2026

Men have been taught to stay strong, keep emotions to themselves, and “man up” when things get tough, to the detriment of their own well-being and sometimes that of others. But behind that pressure is a growing mental health crisis for men, who too often do not receive the treatment and supports they need.

Mental health struggles among men are common, yet many men don’t seek support, even when they are experiencing emotional distress. This too often leads to problems with substance use health, addictions, social isolation, unhealthy relationship patterns and violence.

Fast facts about men’s mental health

▪︎Men in Canada account for nearly 75% of su***de deaths and die by su***de at three times the rate of women.
▪︎Men are more likely to use substances on a regular basis. In 2024, 60.9% of men said they were regular drinkers compared to 49% of women.
▪︎Men and boys are more likely to gamble and are at moderate-to-severe risk of gambling problems.
▪︎Men are more likely to use substances on a regular basis and more men than women die each year from toxic drug poisonings. They make up 72% of all opioid toxicity deaths.

These numbers point to a terrible reality: too many men are struggling in silence, and don’t feel they can ask for help. Access to services is further compounded for racialized and Indigenous men who, due to social and economic inequities stemming from racism and colonialism, may lack culturally appropriate and accessible care and supports.

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/canadian-mens-health-month/

Contact our local office for support
📍 3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/06/2026

👔This June, get your 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙊𝙣 for someone you care about.

𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙊𝙣 is a Canadian Men’s Health Foundation campaign for Men’s Health Month. It’s a simple, visible way to show up for the men in your life and help start the conversations that matter.

👨Talking about men’s health isn’t always easy. Sometimes it’s easier to just not talk about it at all, or to pretend nothing’s wrong. Sometimes men’s health just needs a nudge. A check-in, conversation or reminder that putting things off doesn’t make them go away.

Too many men wait too long to talk about their health, ask for support or take action when something doesn’t feel right.

👔𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙊𝙣 uses a simple sign of support to start an important conversation and remind men they don’t have to deal with health alone.

Visit their website to learn more on how you can Participate, Support, Donate & Pass it On

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/canadian-mens-health-month/

Contact our local office for support
📍 3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/04/2026

🪶June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to shape Canada today. It is also a moment for reflection and to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and to reflect on how we can all contribute to reconciliation.

The campaign dates back to 2009, when the House of Commons designated June as National Aboriginal History Month. The name was changed to National Indigenous History Month in 2017

📍 CMHA - Port Alberni -- 3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

06/03/2026

--- Join the Rally with us 💫

📣Port Alberni is in the running for something big. The City has advanced in the casting process for Home Town Takeover Canada — HGTV's first Canadian edition of the hit renovation series. If selected, our community would see homes, businesses, and public spaces transformed on national television. That's not just a makeover. That's a spotlight on everything the Alberni Valley has to offer.

Now the City is calling on all of us for one final push.

🎉Join the community rally at Harbour Quay (5440 Argyle Street) on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:00–11:00 a.m. The City of Port Alberni, Tseshaht First Nation, and Hupacasath First Nation are coming together to show the producers exactly what kind of community we are and they need your numbers to make it count.

🎈 It's a full block party: Tseshaht and Hupacasath singers and dancers, children's activities, crafts and face painting, banners to make or take, and a sea of green, white and orange. Harbour Quay will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7:00–11:00 a.m. to make room for all of it.

Bring your staff, your customers, your family. Wear your City colours. Show up and be counted.

SEE YOU THERE!

06/01/2026

Mental health is about more than getting through the day—it's about creating small habits that help us thrive.

Taking breaks, staying connected, getting outdoors, celebrating your successes, and checking in with yourself can all make a meaningful difference to your overall well-being.

Remember: you don't have to do everything at once. Small steps can lead to positive change.
If you or someone you know could use support, resources are available. 💚

📍 3178 2nd Ave
📞 250-724-7176
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

05/30/2026

Yes! You get an award for making it through the week!

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3178 2nd Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y4C3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	11:30am - 3pm

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+12507247199

Website

http://cmhaportalberni.ca/

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