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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026: 25 years on and this day is still needed.
Aug 31st, 2026

Every year on August 31, communities around the world mark International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember the people whose lives have been lost to overdose and to take…

Suicide Awareness Month seeks to inspire ‘difficult’ conversations about mental health
Aug 27th, 2026

Windsor Star – August 27, 2026 “You are not alone.” That’s the message local mental health and health-care organizations put front and centre Monday as they launched Windsor-Essex’s 11th annual…

Windsor Police launch inaugural Chief’s Gala to support community initiatives
Aug 19th, 2026

The Windsor Police Service is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Chief’s Gala, an annual fundraising event that will support programs and organizations making a positive impact in…

Self-care in action
Jul 24th, 2026

Self-care doesn’t have to be big, planned or perfect. It can be the small things you do between everything else. Examples might include the simple act of pausing to breathe,…

PTSD doesn’t always look the way you expect
Jun 27th, 2026

Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the context of war, but it can develop after accidents, violence, natural disasters, medical emergencies or repeated exposure to…

Pride Month in Ontario: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health and community care
Jun 1st, 2026

This June, communities across Ontario will engage with Pride Month in different ways, with local events, celebrations, and critical conversations reflecting on the experiences of Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans,…

Honouring International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 17th, 2026

Why this day is so important Observed annually on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) marks the World Health Organization’s 1990 decision to remove homosexuality…

May is Caregiver Awareness Month
May 12th, 2026

The Invisible Load of Caregiving For Lisa, caregiving isn’t a temporary role. It’s become her everyday life. In 2023, she nursed her mom through cancer. Now, her father has the…

Honouring Red Dress Day
May 5th, 2026

If you are affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people and need immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also visit the Hope…

Ontario Invests $2.1 million to Strengthen Access to Health and Social Services in Downtown Windsor
Apr 17th, 2026

Windsor, ON – [April 17, 2026] – A transformative $2,151,000 investment in community health is set to improve access to primary care for residents in Windsor’s downtown. A collaborative partnership…

Pink Shirt Day: Standing up to bullying together
Feb 25th, 2026

Every 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, 2026

Black 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…