British Columbia Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm)

The British Columbia Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) is a non-profit society dedicated to education, research and advocacy around the benefits of mindfulness in homes, in schools, and in workplaces throughout BC.

Mission Statement

To nurture and facilitate greater mindfulness and compassion in homes, workplaces, schools and communities throughout British Columbia.

Our Mandate

• To offer Mindfulness Based Stress Management education to people in British Columbia who are challenged by stress
• To work with educators to encourage greater mindfulness education in our schools
• To work with existing mindfulness and stress management initiatives in BC in order to address the stress epidemic
• To offer further research into the benefits and effectiveness of mindfulness based interventions on improving the health and wellness of people challenged by stress related disorders
• To advocate for greater access and research into mindfulness based programs and services in our schools, workplaces, health centres and communities

Our Core Values

Integrity: we are honest, transparent, and committed to doing what is best for BCALM and the communities we serve. We openly collaborate in pursuit of the best solutions and when faced with difficult decisions and hard choices, we act ethically and morally.
Respect: we treat everyone as we would like to be treated and strive to understand, with compassion, diverse lived experiences, backgrounds, beliefs, and the hidden or overt challenges others may face.

Respect can be expressed through acts of kindness, caring, goodwill, and understanding.
Inclusion: we are inclusive through our words and actions and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or bullying. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or physical ability is not condoned. We value the fact that we all come from different walks of life, not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it makes our organization stronger.