Canadian Mental Health Port Alberni

08/12/2026

🪀Today, August 12th is International Youth Day
International Youth Day 2026 recognizes that while young people’s lives are shaped by different national and local realities, their aspirations are remarkably similar. Across countries and communities, young people seek dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, decent work, quality education, and a sustainable future.

This year’s theme places particular attention on young people living in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), who often experience overlapping challenges linked to poverty, climate change, geographic isolation, limited economic opportunities, and unequal access to digital technologies. At the same time, these young people continue to demonstrate resilience, leadership, and innovation in advancing sustainable development within their communities and beyond.

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

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08/10/2026

Mental Health Monday 🌿

You don’t have to have everything figured out.
Some days are about making progress, and some days are simply about getting through—and both are okay. Give yourself the same patience and kindness you would offer someone you care about.

Take things one step at a time. Rest when you need to. Reach out when things feel heavy. And remember that even the smallest steps forward still count. 💚
Progress, not perfection.

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

08/07/2026

🕯Mark your calendars and join us as we come together as a community for the 2026 Story Book Lantern Walk in recognition of World Su***de Awareness Day September 10th, 2026.

Every lantern station represents a page in the story book, offering activities and/or make n takes to help with your healing journey.

Together, we'll light the path toward hope, healing, understanding, and su***de-safer communities.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for an evening of reflection, connection, and support as we share stories and honour those impacted by su***de, grief, and loss.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 Blair Park, Port Alberni
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Donations are gratefully accepted and help support local CMHA Port Alberni
programs and services.

Because every conversation matters. Every life matters. And every light makes a difference. 💚

For more information:
📞 250-724-7199
🌐 www.cmhaportalberni.ca

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08/03/2026

💚 Mental Health Monday 💚

This BC Day long weekend, take a moment to care for the one person who is with you every step of the way—you.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and taking time to rest, recharge, and connect with the people and places that bring you peace is an important part of overall well-being.
Whether you're exploring the beauty of British Columbia, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment, we hope you find time to care for your mind, body, and spirit.

🌿 Be kind to yourself.
🤝 Reach out if you need support.
💚 Stay connected with those who matter most.

From all of us at Canadian Mental Health Association – Port Alberni, we wish you a safe, relaxing, and happy BC Day!

📍 Please Note: Our office is closed today in observance of BC Day and will reopen tomorrow during regular business hours.

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

07/30/2026

👭👬👫Today, July 30th is International Day of Friendship

In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars, conflicts, inequality, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation, a shared moment, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travelers through the human experience.

In this year’s observance of the International Day of Friendship, we’re reminded that real peace is forged not only in negotiation halls or by writing into treaties — it’s built, thread by thread, in the trust we extend to one another in daily life.

Friendship, especially among young people, holds a special kind of power. It can cross languages, faiths, and histories that might otherwise divide us. It invites us to listen before we judge, to stay when it's easier to walk away. And when nurtured across cultures and communities, friendship becomes more than a bond—it becomes a blueprint for reconciliation. It teaches us that understanding isn’t a grand achievement; it’s a habit, a practice, a way of moving through the world that says 'your well-being matters to me too'.

This year, as the world faces profound ruptures — between nations, within societies, even within families — the call to friendship is not sentimental. It’s essential. It’s about reaching across what breaks us and daring to believe in something better. It is a call to imagine a future where difference doesn’t mean distance, where trust is stronger than fear. Through friendship, we don’t just cope with the world as it is — we begin to shape the world as it could be.

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

07/27/2026

💚 Mental Health Monday 💚

In a world that encourages us to keep going, it's important to remember that rest is not a luxury—it's essential.

Taking a break doesn't mean you're giving up. It means you're giving yourself the time and space to recharge, heal, and care for your well-being.

This week, give yourself permission to pause. Take a deep breath. Go for a walk. Enjoy a quiet moment. Your mental health matters, and so do you. 🌿

Be kind to yourself today—and every day. 💚

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

07/24/2026

💚Today July 24th; is International Self Care Day

Celebrated annually on July 24, International Self-Care Day recognizes the important role self-care plays in helping people protect their health, manage minor ailments, and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

This year’s theme, Self-Care at the Forefront of Prevention, highlights a simple but powerful message: self-care is prevention. When Canadians have access to trusted information, safe, and effective self-care options, and professional guidance when needed, they are better equipped to support their own health and help reduce pressure on the health care system.

Learn more from the
https://www.selfcarefederation.org/

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

07/20/2026

💚 Mental Health Monday 💚
Life doesn't always go the way we plan, and that's okay.

While we can't control every situation, we can choose how we care for ourselves through it.

Taking a deep breath, reaching out to someone you trust, or simply giving yourself grace are all powerful steps toward better mental well-being.

🌿This week, be gentle with yourself.
Choose compassion.
Choose peace.
Choose you.

If you or someone you know could use support, remember—you don't have to face things alone. We're here to help. 💚

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

07/18/2026

🖐Today July 18th is Nelson Mandela International Day

"It's in our hands"
Nelson Mandela International Day commemorates Mandela’s birthday and his lifetime of service to humanity. This year’s theme reminds us that it is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality.

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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

Nelson Mandela International Day on 18th July commemorates Mandela’...

07/17/2026

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