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Pink Shirt Day: Standing up to bullying together
Feb 25th, 2026Every year on Pink Shirt Day, people in schools, workplaces and communities across the world reach for something pink as a quiet act of courage. That small choice sends a…
Black History Month: Honouring Black brilliance in mental health and addictions
Feb 1st, 2026Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the enduring impact of Black Canadians whose leadership has shaped this country’s past and continues to influence its future. This year’s national…
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away
Feb 1st, 2026Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses. At any given time in Canada, more than 1.7 million people will experience an eating disorder.[1] An estimated 1.4 million youth in…
The truth behind Blue Monday and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Jan 15th, 2026The third Monday in January is often referred to as “Blue Monday,” sometimes described as the saddest day of the year. While there’s no scientific evidence that one specific day…
Caring for your mental health during the holiday season
Dec 11th, 2025The holiday season carries a certain mythology: togetherness, joy, celebration and ease. But in reality, this time of year often brings a complicated mix of emotions. This is especially true…
Human Rights Day: Why mental health, housing and dignity are everyday essentials
Dec 10th, 2025Human rights can feel abstract, like lofty ideals reserved for international courts or global crises. But the theme of Human Rights Day this year, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” asks…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The unseen realities of invisible disabilities
Dec 3rd, 2025Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities invites communities to reflect on how far we’ve come on disability inclusion and how far we still need…
CMHA-WECB’s Light the Way Campaign Returns for 2025, Illuminating Hope Through Grief Support
Nov 27th, 2025The annual CMHA-WECB Light the Way holiday campaign returns this year, continuing a beloved community tradition that brings light, comfort, and connection to individuals and families coping with loss. Since…
CMHA observes National Grief and Bereavement Day
Nov 18th, 2025Grief is a universal experience, yet it can feel deeply personal and isolating. National Grief and Bereavement Day is an opportunity to remind communities across Ontario that grief is a…
Lifeline Windsor Project Launches Canada’s First COMPASS Station Network to Save Lives and Strengthen Waterfront Safety
Nov 17th, 2025Windsor, ON – A new community initiative is making waves along Windsor’s waterfront. The Lifeline Windsor Project officially debuts Tuesday, November 18, introducing an innovation that integrates modernized rescue infrastructure…
Stuff the Bus Returns for 2025!
Oct 3rd, 2025From October 20-31, help us “stuff the bus” with the help of partners across Windsor-Essex County. We will be collecting hygiene items, snacks, and winter gear to support clients who…
CMHA-WECB observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th, 2025On September 30, CMHA-WECB stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the strength and resilience of residential school survivors,…