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All of us at Umbrella have struggled – or watched a loved one struggle – with addiction. We have a profound respect for this complex and confounding illness. We’ve been there. That’s where we learned the value of understanding, nonjudgmental acceptance, and support. If you’re feeling frightened and alone, confused and overwhelmed by substance use issues, we can help.

The Winnipeg Region of the Canadian Mental Health Association is part of a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

Our Branch has served the North Shore community since 1958 when a group of West Vancouver individuals organized a social club called the "White Cross" where adults with mental illness could meet, socialize and develop skills. This became the first drop-in center to be sponsored by CMHA in British Columbia. While our current programs and services differ from those originally begun in 1958 our commitment to reducing recidivism rates and increasing the mental health of everyone in our community remains. Our current programs include individual advocacy, a weekly health lecture series, Volunteers in Partership - North Shore, ACHIEVE a planning and employment service, support groups, housing and public education.