Club House

Unity House provides social, recreational and educational programs for individuals living with a mental illness. A monthly newsletter is a good resource for current activities.

Mental Health Advocacy

CMHA-SOS offers individual advocacy services which are accessed directly by individuals with a mental health disorder living in the South Okanagan Similkameen. Advocacy is currently by appointment only.

Workshops

The Thrive Learning Centre fosters a safe, supportive and inclusive environment that is open to everyone and aims to engage participants in meaningful discussion around each topic area that we cover.

Resources Keep Safe

Find resources for getting help when you need it most. For tips on preventing and preparing for mental health emergencies, please see our page on Coping with Mental Health Crises and Emergencies.

Wellness Grant Fund

The purpose of the Wellness Grant Program is to administer consumer involvement funds for advocacy, self-help, education and consumer initiatives specifically endorsed by the local Funding Criterion Committee.

Princeton Red Cross Grant

The Princeton Red Cross Grant encompasses financial assistance programs initiated by the Canadian Red Cross to support residents and not-for-profit organizations in Princeton, British Columbia, following the devastating floods of November 2021. Recognizing the psychological impact of the disaster, the Red Cross offers personalized recovery support to affected individuals and families, which encompasses assistance for mental health services. Through this, CMHA has several programs available for impacted residents.

The RISE program (Releasing & Integrating Strong Emotions) provides a safe, supportive space to help participants build healthy coping skills and strengthen emotional resilience. The program is free, open to all adults, and inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. RISE will run twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for a total of 12 sessions of counselling, beginning September 15th and ending October 22nd, 2026. Sessions will be held at Unity Clubhouse #103-1873 Main Street Penticton. Individuals who are interested in participating are welcome to self-refer. To register or learn more about the program, please contact Canadian Mental Health Association at 250-493-8999 or email vince.galea@cmhasos.ca.