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We are excited to share that The Kaleidoscope Mental Health Support Society has received $6,000 in community funding from Lululemon Athletica to support peer-led yoga programming for our community. This funding will allow Kaleidoscope to offer free yoga classes for youth and young adults recovering from psychosis , particularly those connected to Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) services in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. Programs like this help expand acce

We are incredibly grateful to share that The Kaleidoscope Mental Health Support Society has received funding through the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund  to support an initiative for our partnership with the Early Psychosis Peer Recovery Network  — a group that has been advocating for the meaningful integration of peer support within Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) programs since 2019.  Kaleidoscope has received $19,000  through the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to support

According to the University of Oxford, 1 in 4* of us will experience mental illness in the course of our lifetime. For many, this period will coincide with our regular work schedule. However, since workplaces often value productivity above all else, identifying a coworker’s declining mental health and providing support can feel like an afterthought. Fortunately, more and more organizations are becoming aware of how counterproductive this approach is, especially with regard to

Have you ever been in a situation where someone you care about was clearly struggling, but you didn’t know what to say or do or how to help? Most of us have. Mental health challenges are more common than ever, yet many people still feel unsure or unprepared when it comes to offering support. That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)  comes in! Just like CPR teaches you how to respond in a physical emergency, MHFA gives you the tools to recognize signs of mental distress (ap

Mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a workplace priority.  Every year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health problem or...

Learn how Mental Health First Aid equips you with proven tools to support a loved one in crisis—and builds lasting confidence. When...

“How are you doing?” It’s a question we hear every day. And most of us give the same answer: I’m fine. But for many students, those two...

By an international student, for international students I remember standing in my new dorm, staring at a bowl of instant noodles, wondering why everything suddenly felt so heavy. I had classes, a routine, and a city full of possibilities. But somehow, I still felt completely alone. When I first moved to British Columbia as an international student, I thought I had it all figured out. I was excited, ambitious, and ready to make the most of this new chapter. I was prepared for