In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
The Windsor Star – published July 5, 2021 Golfers hit Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Monday with the goal of playing 100 holes and raising $50,000 for local charities. The marathon round was in celebration of the club’s 100th anniversary this year. Nine teams of two players each gathered pledges aimed at raising $50,000 […]Continue readingGolfing 100 holes for charity
CBC Windsor – July 2, 2021 As the province lifts public health restrictions, more people are anxious about social reintegration, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen plan includes increases in gathering sizes, Up to 25 people can now get together outdoors, and indoor meetings are now possible for up to […]Continue readingAnxiety persists as restrictions are lifted, according to CMHA therapist
windsoriteDOTca News Staff Thursday, July 1, 2021 The Ninth Annual Windsor Corporate Challenge has been declared a success by organizers. The Windsor Corporate Challenge looked different this year than it has in the past, but it still brought co-workers together and saw companies compete against one another. Using an app, teams of five set off […]Continue readingWindsor Corporate Challenge Raises Over $100,000 for Windsor’s First Youth Wellness Hub
On June 15, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Windsor-Essex County Branch joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. As with most of the population, Canadian men report the COVID-19 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and Connected. The COVID-19 pandemic […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
Youth Wellness Hub Coming to Windsor-Essex [Windsor, ON] – The youth of Windsor-Essex are the big winners of a major funding announcement from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Today, Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health along with Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister Mental Health and Addictions, announced that Windsor-Essex is […]Continue readingYouth Wellness Hub Coming to Windsor-Essex
The latest provincial and national surveys have made it clear that the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The rates of stress, anxiety and depression in the province are worse than ever. If you are struggling and looking for support, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to deal […]Continue readingBounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. That’s why CMHA-WECB joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when we […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
With news of the latest stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Windsor-Essex County Branch reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. It’s normal to feel anxious. Try not to avoid, ignore or suppress anxious thoughts. Instead, be aware of […]Continue readingTry simple, helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period