Ways you can help
Would you like to help change society? At Coast Mental Health, we know that homes, jobs and caring, professional support offer people with a mental illness the foundations for recovery and for building better communities for all of us.
Attend a Tour
Learn about community mental health. Coast offers regularly-scheduled tours and tours specifically designed for you or your group to help you gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges of people seeking recovery from a mental illness. You will share in up-to-date knowledge on effective treatment, and learn about the hope that your donation of time or money offers people. Call Britt Andersen at 604-675-2393 or go to our website for scheduled dates. Learn More
Make a Donation
Every level of donation makes a difference. Consider whether you can give a “dollar a day” through our monthly giving plans. Each dollar means we can expand our reach and build our capacity to provide more much-needed services. Learn More
Volunteer
If you have an interest in working on committees, the Courage To Come Back Awards, the Celebration of Hope fundraising breakfast, training people, or being a mentor or buddy for clients visit our Volunteer section.
Be a Host
Host an event for your friends or colleagues at your home, workplace, service club or faith community. We have a variety of excellent, effective presenters who can talk about mental illness and how homes, jobs, food and support help people recover. Contact Britt Andersen at 604-675-2393 or email to custom-design a presentation for your group.
Hire Us
Coast operates a social venture company called Landscaping with Heart that employs people living with mental illness. By hiring Landscaping with Heart, you will get quality landscaping services for your house, strata or business at a competitive price and give people meaningful work and an income. For more information, call Paul Colvin at 604-675-2348. Learn More
Hire A Coast Client
Often the best therapy is a job. Every year we help 400+ people in their vocational planning and to find volunteer or paid work. Our clients are people who have a variety of skills, education, training and professional experience and may be able to meet your needs at your place of employment. Call Cathy Taylor, Director of Employment Services, at 604-675-2351 or e-mail cathyt@coastmentalhealth.com to see how one of our clients can help you achieve your business objectives.
Be a Partner for the Courage To Come Back Awards
The Courage Awards celebrate British Columbians who have overcome adversity, illness and injury and who have come back and made a difference in their communities. Courage is made possible by financial partners who sponsor the event, distribute nomination forms and reach a million people a year through the media. Corporate sponsorships ensure that money raised at the Gala Dinner goes to support Coast services and clients. Learn More
Nominate Someone Who Inspires You for a Courage To Come Back Award
Since 1999, outstanding British Columbians have shared their stories of courage to inspire others. One recipient is selected each year in each of the categories of Youth, Mental Health, Addiction, Medical, Physical Rehabilitation and Social Adversity. Learn More
Attend the Courage To Come Back Awards
The Gala Awards Dinner is not just an event – it’s an experience. Attendees have told us for over a decade that they see life in a different light after they see how ordinary people have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Purchase a table or tickets online or call Devyani at 604-675-2323.