Rural Minds Matter

An anti-stigma and mental health awareness campaign
to reach all people living in rural or remote communities
across Northern British Columbia

Stigma-Free Mental Health Society is delivering an Awareness Messaging Campaign and Peer Support Groups for Rural BC Residents.

More than 1 in 5 people living in rural or remote communities will experience a mental health challenge or illness during this year.

We are here to be of service to individuals and families in
Northern BC.

Please continue to check this space as new events will be added as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you.

Messages that focus on eliminating “self-stigma.”
Educate, inform & normalize conversations around mental health, illness, and wellbeing.
Authentic stories of lived experience, extensive evidence-based online resources, and encouragement to use the Society’s school and rural mental health toolkits.

Encourage community leadership by taking
Peer Support Fundamentals Training online.
Support in-person peer groups led by locals supporting their neighbors in BC’s rural communities.
Provide ongoing support for peer group facilitators to enact and sustain peer groups for mental wellness.

A Rural Resilience Champion:

Offers a hand to directly spread the word supporting the Rural Minds Matter campaign among their neighbors, business owners and community leaders
Collaborates to share messages, and to connect people to Stigma-Free Mental Health Society resources, peer groups and no cost programs.
Offers to support the campaign by attending events, promotions, and activities.
Encourages volunteerism within their organization or community to support Rural Minds Matter events, promotions and activities.
Uses the power of the internet and media to spread the Rural Minds Matter message.