Island Community Mental Health

04/14/2026

Join us next week for lunch! All are welcome.

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04/08/2026

Hope, dignity, and mental health support for all 🌱.

01/16/2025

📣 Exciting News for 2025!

Starting this January, The Bridge Program and Seniors Support Network have joined forces to offer a 5-day-a-week drop-in program.

Who can join?

🧠 Bridges: For adults living with mental health challenges and cognitive impairments, offering social connection, recovery goal-setting, and skill-building to manage mental health.

💙 Seniors Program: For anyone aged 60+ seeking social connection, discussions, crafts, and gentle physical activities.

How to get started?

To start the self referral process, contact Krysten at:

📧 [email protected]

01/14/2025

🌟 Your Support Makes a Difference! 🌟

At Island Community Mental Health, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and meaningful programs that empower mental health recovery. But we can’t do it alone — we need you!

💙 Your donation helps us:
• Expand programs for mental health recovery.
• Provide peer-led support to those who need it most.
• Create safe spaces for growth and connection.

🌱 Every dollar counts. Every act of kindness matters. Together, we can make an impact.

📢 Share this post to help spread the word!

Thank you for being part of our community 💙

01/10/2025

Our friends at Greater Victoria Social Gathering Place are offering a no cost 4 week arts workshop 💙

Check out more details on their page or website!

🌟 Unleash Your Creativity with Local Artist Amy Frank! 🎨

Dive into the world of artistic expression and explore recovery through creativity in this inspiring 4-Week Arts Workshop with the talented Amy Frank! 🖌️✨

Discover the joy of working with various art mediums as you connect with others and tap into the power of creative healing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop is for everyone!

🗓️ When: Sundays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Starting: January 26th

📍 Where: 125 Skinner Street

🎨 What to Bring: Just yourself—all supplies, light snacks & refreshments are provided!

📧 Reserve Your Spot: Space is limited! Email [email protected] to register today.

Let’s make art, build community, and spark joy together. Don’t miss out—join us for a creative adventure like no other! ✨

01/09/2025

✨ It’s Okay. ✨

It’s okay to make mistakes.
It’s okay to have bad days.
It’s okay to not be okay.

At Island Community Mental Health, we believe that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, self-compassion, and giving yourself the grace to grow. 💙

Your mental health journey is valid, and every step—big or small—matters.

💡 Need support? Visit our website to explore programs, peer support, and resources. Together, we can find hope and recovery.

01/07/2025

🎉 2024 in Review: Celebrating Mental Health Wins 🎉

Over 800 people in the Greater Victoria region turned to Island Community Mental Health this year for support—and we were proud to be there every step of the way. 💙 Whether it was finding meaningful employment, securing housing, or accessing peer support, hope and recovery were at the heart of everything we accomplished together.

✨ What we’re celebrating this year:
• 2 Years of Peer Support programs changing lives.
• New Grow programs launching in 2025 to offer even more ways to support mental health recovery.

To all who trusted us with their mental health this year—thank you. Your resilience inspires us, and your support fuels our mission.

💡 Let’s keep this momentum going into 2025! Your tax-deductible donation ensures that everyone who walks through our doors can find the support they need.

👉 Donate now to support mental health in the Greater Victoria region. Together, we can continue to build a community of hope and recovery.

📅 Stay tuned for upcoming events and programs—visit the calendar on our website for the latest updates.

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from Island Community Mental Health 💫

As we enter the holiday season, we want to remind everyone to be gentle with themselves during this time. The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress, expectations, and emotional challenges. It’s okay to set boundaries, say no when you need to, and prioritize your mental health.

Remember, self-care is not selfish—it’s essential. Whether it’s taking a quiet moment to breathe, reaching out to a friend, or simply giving yourself permission to rest, small acts of kindness towards yourself can make a big difference.

Our team is taking a well-deserved break, and regular programming will resume on January 6th. We look forward to supporting you in the new year!

From all of us at ICMH, we wish you a peaceful holiday season filled with care, compassion, and moments of calm. 💙

12/17/2024

Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried.

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, but for people with anxiety disorders, it can mean intense, excessive, and persistent worry or fear about everyday situations. Anxiety disorders can also involve sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear or terror that peak within minutes—known as panic attacks.

If anxiety is impacting your daily life, you don’t have to navigate it alone 💙

📞 Contact Island Community Mental Health to learn about resources and tools to help manage anxiety.

Your well-being matters!

12/12/2024

Stay Connected with Island Community Mental Health 💫

Want to stay in the loop with all things mental health recovery in Greater Victoria?

📩 Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter!

Get updates on:
🔹 News & insights on mental health recovery
🔹 Upcoming events and offerings
🔹 Exciting program announcements

Join us in building a community of support and connection 💙

👉 Subscribe now via our website or link in bio

12/10/2024

The holidays can be a season of joy, but they can also bring feelings of loneliness or isolation. If this time feels heavy, we want to remind you of something powerful: hope 💫

Emily Dickinson captured it beautifully:

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tune without the words – and never stops at all.”

Hope doesn’t need grand gestures or perfect circumstances—it simply is. It perches quietly in our hearts, resilient and steady, even when life feels uncertain.

As we move through this season, remember: you are not alone. Whether through connection, community, or quiet moments of self-compassion, there is always space for hope to take flight 💙

12/05/2024

Taking care of your mental health is a personal and ever-evolving process, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, these gentle reminders might help:

💡 Engage in work and play that makes you feel useful and fulfilled. Finding purpose in small activities can brighten even the darkest days.

💞 Invest in relationships and spend quality time with the people who matter to you. Connection is powerful medicine.

🏃‍♂️ Move your body when you can. Exercise doesn’t have to be intense—any movement can help reduce stress.

🌟 Do a good deed for someone else. Acts of kindness are rewarding and meaningful, both for others and for you.

🙏 Take a moment for gratitude. Noticing one thing you’re grateful for each day can shift your mindset over time.

Your mental health matters, and you don’t have to face challenges alone. At ICMH, we’re here to support you every step of the way 💙

Let us know: What’s one small step you’ve taken today to care for your mental health?