ABOUT THE SMH SOCIETY

Mission Statement: To teach stand up comedy to people with mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma.

Vision: Laughing our way to a stigma free world!

The SMH Comedy Society delivers Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH) counsellor, stand-up comic, and bipolar sufferer David Granirer’s award-winning program that teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma.

We make a huge difference in the lives of our comics and also to the community by showing them a totally different perspective on mental health. Audiences at our shows see people on stage who are funny, likeable, friendly, and courageous, qualities you often don’t associate with someone who has mental health issues!

Our shows are hilarious, and they’re a great way to educate the public about what it means to have a mental health condition. And what better way to learn about such a serious subject then through comedy!

We are funded by various sponsors without whom we could’t keep the program going. And you’re most welcome to make a donation to our cause!

We began giving classes in the Vancouver area in 2004 and incorporated as a non-profit society in July 2010. The comics first take a 6-month initial program and then can take part in the continuing classes for comics who have finished their initial training.

The next class starts in January 21, 2025. For more info click here

Aside from the shows we put on ourselves we also do approximately 20-30 virtual and live shows a year for all sorts of different organizations. We’ve performed for government, corporations, non-profit organizations, correctional facilities, on military bases, and we’ve also been part of medical school curriculums at UVIC and UBC.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

Special thanks to the ROTARY CLUB OF VANCOUVER for their support.