Chimo Community Services

10/19/2026

If you’re having thoughts of su***de or are worried about someone you know, 9-8-8 is here to help.

Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime, to get support from a responder in English or French.

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10/18/2026

❓Did you know that 15.9% of our community in Richmond are living in poverty? (Statistics Canada, 2016 and 2021 Census of Population.)

Poverty is far more common than we realize

At Chimo, we are working to support Richmond members living in poverty through our Outreach & Advocacy Program, Homeless Prevention Program, Transition House, and Second Stage Housing program.

Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved at www.chimoservices.com

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this day off with your loved ones!

10/11/2026

No problem is too difficult – whatever you choose to share with us, we won’t judge you. Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day!

Today is a truly ♥️ special day for us at Chimo.
👉We are always working to uplift people’s mental health. Many in our community can be struggling, often unnoticed.

🤝Remember - asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Let's break the stigma and get everyone the support they need.

10/09/2026

Want to help make a difference and give back to our community? You can make an impact by becoming a Member of Chimo Community Services! By choosing to become a Member, you can help support the society in a variety of ways, such as providing funding for ongoing support programs and voting at our Annual General Meeting to shape the future of this organization. It’s simple and easy to give back.

For more information and our sign-up form, please follow this link:

Become a Member

10/07/2026

All of our programs have one goal in mind: to improve people's mental health through offering services that help them process emotions, find shelter, access support, and feel more settled in their communities.

This we want to give a huge 🙌 thank you to everyone who makes this possible - from our staff, volunteers, to our community donors and supporters.

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10/06/2026

Over 20% of Canadians in any given year will experience mental health concerns, only a third of those people will seek help or treatment. (Source: Statistics Canada)

Why might people not seek treatment?

🌍External stigma: they might fear judgement from friends, family, their work, and others, and this can also vary based on their cultural background

🚧Barriers to access: support might not be available in their area, lack of access to digital support, with finances, transportation, and wait times also being possible barriers

👉Not seeking help: they may believe they can solve their issues independently, or are unaware that they need to seek help at all

10/05/2026

“Over half of struggling Canadians are not getting the mental health support they need."

From systematic reasons, such as underfunded support services, to personal reasons, such as fear of seeking help, we know many in our community aren’t getting the help they need. We encourage everyone to get involved – follow and support organizations providing mental health support, volunteer, and raise awareness by sharing these posts on your social media.

(Source: Mental Health Research Canada)

10/04/2026

1 in 5 of us in Canada experiences mental illness – every year. (Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Making sure everyone can access the support they need is crucial, and at the heart of what we do at Chimo.

Stay tuned to learn more about from us this week and follow CMHA National for more