Today is historic for mental health awareness in Ontario as, for the first time, the province officially recognizes June 27 as PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in one’s life. It can affect victims or witnesses of distressful occurrences such as natural disasters, crimes, […]Continue readingJune 27, 2019 marks Ontario’s first-ever PTSD Awareness Day
The CMHA-WECB Community Partner of Distinction Award recognizes partnership and collaboration – essential requirements of health care delivery and community service. In appreciation of other organizations who demonstrate their commitment to close collaboration through formal or informal partnerships, the Partner of Distinction Award is presented each year at CMHA-WECB’s Annual Community Meeting to a team […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB Community Partner of Distinction Award
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day!
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental health issues […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental health issues […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA-WECB volunteers play a crucial role in our organization and our community. Without the dedication of volunteers, many programs offered by our branch would not be possible. That’s why from April 7-13, CMHA-WECB joins organizations across the country in celebrating Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteering can take many forms. At CMHAs […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week
Every day, more than 3 million Ontarians provide support to loved ones facing illnesses, mental health issues, disabilities or challenges associated with aging. On April 3, CMHA-WECB joins organizations and communities across the province for Family Caregiver Day, an annual event to recognize and celebrate the value of caregivers to Ontario’s families, health care system, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes the value of family caregivers
(Windsor, March 20, 2019) – In 2018 Windsor-Essex County First Responder organizations were awarded a Ministry of Labour grant to develop strategies to enhance and support the mental health of First Responders. Since last year representatives from each First Responder agency in this region have been working together to establish a cohesive, coordinated approach to […]Continue readingSupporters of First Responders Encouraged to Share Input
An upcoming conference could help you to build resiliency in your workplace. Registration is now open for Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s 2019 workplace conference, Roadmaps to Resiliency: Investing in Mental Wellness for Ontario’s Workplaces. Set for May 13-14 at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the two-day event will focus on […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s 2019 workplace conference to focus on building resiliency
From March 4-10, CMHA-WECB will recognizes the transformational work done every day by Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 17,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our very own branch staff. This year’s […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB celebrates Social Work Week