About Us

Canadian Mental Health Association
Cariboo Chilcotin Branch

51 4th Avenue South
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1J6

Phone (250) 398-8220
Fax (250) 392-4456

Overview of the Organization

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Williams Lake Branch is an innovative, non-profit society that served the community of Williams Lake and area since the early 1970’s. In April of 2005, the society merged with the Jubilee Care Society to form the Jubilee Care/Canadian Mental Health Association – Williams Lake Branch. We focus on at-risk client groups who face multiple barriers. Our programs target mental health consumers, disadvantaged youth, individuals and families of all types, serving more than 1000 individuals in 2004/2005.
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch works with other service agencies, private enterprises, government ministries and communities to ensure access to effective and accountable services for our client groups. We assist clients to better themselves through self-improvement, employment and volunteer opportunities. Our goal is to enhance the economic, educational and social well-being of our clients.

Mission Statement

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch is dedicated to providing programs and services that foster individual growth and promote wellness, leading to the development of strong families and healthy communities

Philosophy/Values/Beliefs

We believe enabling individuals, groups and the community of Williams Lake to increase control over and to enhance their mental health. We believe in social justice; individual and collective responsibility; access to appropriate and adequate resources and support and that these elements are critical to mental health and a personally satisfying quality of life.

Activities

In order to implement these philosophies/beliefs/values, we:
Educate and inform; advocate; provide services (supportive and corrective); facilitate, coordinate and collaborate through the programs and services we provide to the community include:

Free Counselling Services

  • Parent Teen Counselling-Connect Program
  • Crisis Line (250-398-8224)
  • Short Term Counselling
  • Call Alert
  • Telephone Contact
  • Crisis Line Volunteer Training
  • Community Education
  • New Parents Support Group

Jubilee Care Division

  • Jubilee House
  • Consolidation Rehabilitation Program-The Work Incentive Program, Clubhouse, The Drop-In-Program, Craft-O-Rama and Supported Opportunities Program

Employment Programs

  • ACHIVE Program
  • Routes to Work Program
  • Homeless Outreach Program
  • Community Navigator

Other Programs & Services

  • Community Based Victim Services
  • Subsidized Housing
  • Community Navigator
  • Challenge Day Coordinator

Membership

Membership qualifies individuals to vote on CMHA business where appropriate, to sit on committees and Boards of Directors, to receive CMHA publications and to be invited to participate in organizational conferences, workshops, courses, etc. where appropriate.

Personal-$20
Organizational $50