Mental Health Week 2025

Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC Offers Free Mental Health Training During Mental Health Week 2025

Funded by Northern Health and supported by CMHA BC Division
Theme: Unmasking Mental Health

Prince George, BC – In celebration of Mental Health Week 2025 (May 5–9), the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Northern BC is proud to present a week of free mental health training and a Mental Health & Well-being Tradeshow—all designed to empower individuals and organizations to better understand and support mental wellness across northern communities.

With the 2025 national theme “Unmasking Mental Health,” this year’s focus is on getting real about mental health—breaking down stigma, addressing hidden struggles, and encouraging open, honest conversations.

“This theme is especially meaningful in the north, where many people still suffer in silence,” says Elaine Laberge, Executive Director of CMHA of Northern BC. “By unmasking mental health, we can build stronger, more connected communities where no one has to face mental illness alone.”

All events will take place at:

CMHA of Northern BC’s Wellness Connections Centre
2816 Norwood Street, Prince George, BC

Mental Health Week Training Schedule

• Mental Health First Aid
  Monday, May 5 – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• The Working Mind
  Tuesday, May 6 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)
  Thursday, May 8 – 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Resilient Minds for Community Workers
  Friday, May 9 – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Register with:
Shirley Hogan, Public Education Manager
📧 shirleyhogan@cmhanorthernbc.ca
🕔 Register early—space is limited.

Mental Health & Well-being Tradeshow

Wednesday, May 7 – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Free and open to all, this community tradeshow will showcase CMHA of Northern BC’s programs, services, and research initiatives. Come meet our team, learn about the work we’re doing to support mental health in the north, and discover how you can get involved.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.

These events are free to attend and open to frontline workers, employers, caregivers, students, volunteers, clients, politicians, funding agencies, and community members.

For media inquiries, contact:
Elaine Laberge, PhD
Executive Director, CMHA of Northern BC
📞 250-649-8222
📧 elainelaberge@cmhanorthernbc.ca

About CMHA of Northern BC

Founded in 1963, CMHA of Northern BC supports individuals, families, and communities across the region with mental health services, housing, peer support, employment programs, public education, and community-based research. Rooted in recovery and inclusion, we are committed to making mental health a human right for all.

About Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week is a national CMHA initiative that encourages Canadians to learn, talk, reflect, and engage with others on all things mental health. This year’s theme, Unmasking Mental Health, is a call to move beyond surface-level awareness and confront the real challenges people face—with empathy, courage, and action.