Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
@vimhs.bsky.social
VIMHS is a non-profit organization. We provide recovery, housing, and hope to adults experiencing mental health issues.
"Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, which is...constructing a new warehouse on East Wellington Road in #Nanaimo, stated it is facing a $35,000 operating deficit every month and has seen a 20 per cent drop in donations" #VancouverIsland #foodsecurity vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/d...
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, which is...constructing a new warehouse on East Wellington Road in #Nanaimo, stated it is facing a $35,000 operating deficit every month and has seen a 20 per cent drop in donations" #VancouverIsland #foodsecurity vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/d...
"The program lead position in the #Qualicum School District’s Integrated Child and Youth team will be restored, after it was terminated in August...[the teams are designed to] connect children, youth and families to #mental-health and #addiction services" vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/l...
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"The program lead position in the #Qualicum School District’s Integrated Child and Youth team will be restored, after it was terminated in August...[the teams are designed to] connect children, youth and families to #mental-health and #addiction services" vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/l...
"This community-driven partnership...supports Rainbow Kitchen’s School Meal Program [serving] six local schools across the CRD—providing over 6,000 nutritious meals every month and helping ensure that no student goes hungry at school" #Victoria #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/l...
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"This community-driven partnership...supports Rainbow Kitchen’s School Meal Program [serving] six local schools across the CRD—providing over 6,000 nutritious meals every month and helping ensure that no student goes hungry at school" #Victoria #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/12/l...
"The World Wars and other major armed conflicts...tend to get mentioned, but a lot fewer people consider the dedication and valour of people who serve or have served in our military and come away forever changed. Maybe it’s because people just don’t know." nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"The World Wars and other major armed conflicts...tend to get mentioned, but a lot fewer people consider the dedication and valour of people who serve or have served in our military and come away forever changed. Maybe it’s because people just don’t know." nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
"The 21-year-old Victorian plans to paddle for 24 hours straight to raise money for #Movember – a donation drive held annually that supports men with projects centred around suicide prevention and mental health" #Victoria #VancouverIsland #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/05/v...
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"The 21-year-old Victorian plans to paddle for 24 hours straight to raise money for #Movember – a donation drive held annually that supports men with projects centred around suicide prevention and mental health" #Victoria #VancouverIsland #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/05/v...
"A well-known paper carrier & unofficial “ambassador of #Sooke” is being mourned by the community. Charlene Acreman was a longtime...carrier for the Sooke News Mirror [&] dedicated volunteer for a seemingly never-ending list of community events & fundraisers" sookenewsmirror.com/2025/11/05/c...
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"A well-known paper carrier & unofficial “ambassador of #Sooke” is being mourned by the community. Charlene Acreman was a longtime...carrier for the Sooke News Mirror [&] dedicated volunteer for a seemingly never-ending list of community events & fundraisers" sookenewsmirror.com/2025/11/05/c...
“Dance Away Domestic Violence promises to be a fun, yet impactful way of raising critical funds that are used to sustain programs and services that provide safety, support, and hope to #women and #children impacted by #domesticviolence” #CampbellRiver #BC campbellrivermirror.com/2025/11/04/c...
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Dance Away Domestic Violence promises to be a fun, yet impactful way of raising critical funds that are used to sustain programs and services that provide safety, support, and hope to #women and #children impacted by #domesticviolence” #CampbellRiver #BC campbellrivermirror.com/2025/11/04/c...
"This fall, Cool Aid and Kia Victoria are once again joining forces to provide 10,000 pairs of warm socks to people experiencing #homelessness across the Capital Region." #GreaterVictoria #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/11/04/s...
November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"This fall, Cool Aid and Kia Victoria are once again joining forces to provide 10,000 pairs of warm socks to people experiencing #homelessness across the Capital Region." #GreaterVictoria #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/11/04/s...
"Morden is recognized for her powerful story of #resilience & #mentalhealth #advocacy. She and her team will deliver engaging 45-minute presentations featuring speaking, live musical performances, interactive activities, and valuable resources" #anti-bullying #Victoria
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Morden is recognized for her powerful story of #resilience & #mentalhealth #advocacy. She and her team will deliver engaging 45-minute presentations featuring speaking, live musical performances, interactive activities, and valuable resources" #anti-bullying #Victoria
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
“It’s to make sure that no #veterans are on the street, anybody that needs our help... We have people that go out there to the #encampments and check to see if there’s any veterans...” #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #PTSD #posttraumaticstressdisorder #Canada nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/01/m...
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“It’s to make sure that no #veterans are on the street, anybody that needs our help... We have people that go out there to the #encampments and check to see if there’s any veterans...” #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #PTSD #posttraumaticstressdisorder #Canada nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/01/m...
“Our community has long struggled with gaps in health and #mentalhealth services for children, youth and families. Unlike many other regions, #Oceanside does not have a hospital or a Foundry centre.” #VancouverIsland #BC pqbnews.com/2025/10/29/p...
October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“Our community has long struggled with gaps in health and #mentalhealth services for children, youth and families. Unlike many other regions, #Oceanside does not have a hospital or a Foundry centre.” #VancouverIsland #BC pqbnews.com/2025/10/29/p...
"The #AlberniValley community is mourning the loss of Ellen Frood, recently retired executive director of Sage Haven Society, who died suddenly Oct. 15 of complications from surgery." #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC albernivalleynews.com/2025/10/25/p...
October 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"The #AlberniValley community is mourning the loss of Ellen Frood, recently retired executive director of Sage Haven Society, who died suddenly Oct. 15 of complications from surgery." #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland #BC albernivalleynews.com/2025/10/25/p...
"Four psychiatrists have put in their resignation at #Vernon Jubilee Hospital... the health authority said all four psychiatrists have decided to resign from acute care and on-call duties at the hospital “for separate and unrelated personal reasons." #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/10/23/4...
October 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"Four psychiatrists have put in their resignation at #Vernon Jubilee Hospital... the health authority said all four psychiatrists have decided to resign from acute care and on-call duties at the hospital “for separate and unrelated personal reasons." #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/10/23/4...
“We are supporting police on the front lines, and we are investing in long-term #prevention, like #housing, #mentalhealth, and #youth programs, so communities are safer over time.” #bail #reform #IPV #policing #Canada vicnews.com/2025/10/23/c...
October 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“We are supporting police on the front lines, and we are investing in long-term #prevention, like #housing, #mentalhealth, and #youth programs, so communities are safer over time.” #bail #reform #IPV #policing #Canada vicnews.com/2025/10/23/c...
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
October 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about #employment and #career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, #CampbellRiver
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
October 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Visit Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (VIMHS) staff at the Community Job Fair and speak with us about employment and career opportunities!
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
Tuesday October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11 Ave, Campbell River
"The new building [in downtown #Nanaimo] will provide support for persons experiencing #hopelessness, #homelessness, and often #addiction, and will include a modern dining space, commercial kitchen and 28 shelter beds" #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/c...
September 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"The new building [in downtown #Nanaimo] will provide support for persons experiencing #hopelessness, #homelessness, and often #addiction, and will include a modern dining space, commercial kitchen and 28 shelter beds" #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/c...
"Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to introduce legislation as early as Tuesday to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing individuals entering places of worship, cultural community centres and schools" #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
September 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to introduce legislation as early as Tuesday to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing individuals entering places of worship, cultural community centres and schools" #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
" #Sidney councillors have narrowly voted against a #shelter that would open overnight during #extremeweather, after hearing significant opposition to the plan...worried about the safety of residents of Wakefield Manor if the shelter were to go ahead." #BC www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...
September 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
" #Sidney councillors have narrowly voted against a #shelter that would open overnight during #extremeweather, after hearing significant opposition to the plan...worried about the safety of residents of Wakefield Manor if the shelter were to go ahead." #BC www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...
"More #childcare spaces are coming to schools in the Pacific Rim School District (SD70), expanding options for families in #Ucluelet, #Tofino and #PortAlberni." #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia www.westerlynews.ca/local-news/a...
September 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"More #childcare spaces are coming to schools in the Pacific Rim School District (SD70), expanding options for families in #Ucluelet, #Tofino and #PortAlberni." #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia www.westerlynews.ca/local-news/a...
"The results from drugmaker Mindmed tested several doses of #LSD in patients with moderate-to-severe generalized #anxietydisorder, with the benefits lasting as long as three months. The company plans to conduct follow-up studies.." #anxiety #USA @mindmed.co www.nsnews.com/health/lsd-s...
September 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"The results from drugmaker Mindmed tested several doses of #LSD in patients with moderate-to-severe generalized #anxietydisorder, with the benefits lasting as long as three months. The company plans to conduct follow-up studies.." #anxiety #USA @mindmed.co www.nsnews.com/health/lsd-s...