Beyond the Blues events open to the general public |
Duncan
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November 29 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Hulhetun Health Society, lobby, gym and meeting room (1063 Holmes St)
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Targeted to Halalt and Lyackson First Nations but anyone can attend from the community if they wish
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Contact: Tara McCaffery (Hulhetun Health Society) 250-709-4846
North Saanich
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November 1-30 | 6am - 10:30pm Monday-Friday, and 6am - 10pm Saturday-Sunday
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Panorama Recreation Centre, (1885 Forest Park Dr)
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Education only
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Open to anyone
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Contact: Hannah Nawroth (Panorama Recreation Centre [Capital Regional District]) 250-656-7271
Pemberton
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October 3 | 11am - 3pm
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Pemberton Supermarket (Portage St.)
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Education-only
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Open to anyone
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Contact: Sarah Walkey (Vancouver Coastal Health) 694-894-6967
Sayward
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October 24 | 10am - 12pm
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Kelsey Recreation Centre (652 H'Kusam Way)
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Halloween surprises!
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Education-only
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Open to anyone
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Contact: Ben Olsson (Campbell River Mental Health and Substance Use) 250-850-2620
Squamish
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October 4 | 11am - 4pm
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London Drugs, Garibaldi Estates (Hwy. 99)
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Education-only
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Open to anyone
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Contact: Deborah Ru (Vancouver Coastal Health) 695-894-6400
Whistler
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October 2 | 2:30pm - 5:30pm
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Nester's Market (Hwy. 99)
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Education-only
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Open to anyone
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Contact: Kim Shellborn (Vancouver Coastal Health) 604-932-3202
Beyond the Blues events open only to target groups |
Campbell River
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October 22
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Gold River Secondary School
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Education-only
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Open only to students and staff of Gold River Secondary School
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Contact: Daina Handfield (Child and Youth Mental Health) 250-830-8621
Campbell River
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October 24
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Timberline Secondary School
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Education-only
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Open only to students and staff of Timberline Secondary School
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Contact: Daina Handfield (Child and Youth Mental Health) 250-830-8621
Campbell River
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October 25
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Robron Secondary School
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Open only to students and staff of Robron Secondary School
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Contact: Daina Handfield (Child and Youth Mental Health) 250-830-8621
Campbell River
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October 26
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Southgate Middle School
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Education-only
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Open only to students and staff of Southgate Middle School
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Contact: Daina Handfield (Child and Youth Mental Health) 250-830-8621
Nanaimo
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October 2
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Vancouver Island University
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Mind, Body & Soul Health and Wellness Fair with booths
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Activities and door prizes
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Part of Thrive Week at VIU
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Education-only
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Open only to students and staff of Vancouver Island University
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Contact: Gemma Armstrong (Counselling Services) 250-740-6416
Nanaimo
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November 21
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Vancouver Island University
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Open only to students and staff of Vancouver Island University
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Contact: Gemma Armstrong (Counselling Services) 250-740-6416
Pemberton
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October 3
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Pemberton Secondary School
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Open only to Pemberton Secondary School students
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Contact: Alanna Ray (Vancouver Coastal Health) 604-932-3202
Port Hardy
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October 23
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Port Hardy Secondary School
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Open only to Port Hardy Secondary School students
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Contact: Rena Sweeney (Port Hardy High School) 250-230-1100
Sechelt
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November 7
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Charles Secondary School
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Education only
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Open only to youth
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Contact: Rhonda Jackman (Child and Youth Mental Health) 604-886-5525
Squamish
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October 4
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Howe Sound Secondary School
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Education + all mental health + risky drinking or substance use screens
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Open only to Howe Sound Secondary School students
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Contact: Chelsea Cameron (Vancouver Coastal Health) 604-894-6400
Victoria
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October 2
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Camosun College, Landsdowne Fisher Foyer (3100 Foul Bay Rd)
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Education-only
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Open only to Camosun College students and staff
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Contact: Evan Hilchey (Camosun College) 250-514-2717
Victoria
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October 3
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Camosun College, Interurban Campus, main building foyer (4461 Interurban Rd)
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Education-only
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Open only to Camosun College students and staff
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Contact: Evan Hilchey (Camosun College) 250-514-2717
Victoria
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October 16
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Oak Bay Recreation Centre, upstairs lounge (1975 Bee St)
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Education-only
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Three youth speakers on mental health
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Open only to high school students
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Contact: Niki Scarfo (CMHA Victoria office) 778-370-6546
Victoria
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January 16
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Farquhar Auditorium, the University of Victoria
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Education-only
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Keynote talk and performance by Shane Koyczan
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Original performances by UVic students related to their experiences with mental health
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Open only to staff and student of the University of Victoria
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Contact: Anna Bruce (Division of Student Affairs, University of Victoria) 250-472-4398
