Chris Watkins

Chris Watkins is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in mental health and crisis response services. Currently serving as the Director at Connective since November 2024, Chris oversees program delivery and strategic improvements across the South Okanagan/Kootenays region. Prior roles include Crisis Management Services Counsellor at Homewood Health, Regional Lead for the Integrated Crisis Response Team at Interior Health Authority, and Regional Director at Bayshore HealthCare. Chris possesses strong clinical expertise, having worked in various capacities within the healthcare system, including as Chief of Mental Health Services for the Correctional Service of Canada and Clinical Practice Lead at Excel Society. Chris holds a Master's degree in Nursing from Monash University and has obtained numerous certifications relevant to public speaking, management development, and mental health training.