The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health issues through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
Bob Bellacicco, CTV Windsor https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/mobile-health-clinic-with-mental-health-addiction-and-dental-support-an-exceptional-model-1.6085166 Essex County Warden Gary McNamara says a mobile health clinic will help health professionals to better respond to residents in crisis in high-priority neighbourhoods. “I believe it’s a model for many other regions in the province to mirror themselves to,” he said. Health Minister Sylvia Jones has seen variations of […]Continue readingMobile health clinic with mental health, addiction and dental support an “exceptional model”
WINDSOR, ON / September 20, 2022: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) is excited to announce the launch of the Wellness & Recovery College, a new learning opportunity for the community. Recovery College is not a new concept, they have been in existence in the since 2000 in the U.S., and moved […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB launches Wellness & Recovery College
The pandemic has made life more difficult for many, but for farmers it has greatly added to existing uncertainties and stress. Yet farmers are less likely to seek the help of professionals — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer suicide prevention […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations on August 10 in commemorating Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day to honour individuals who have died unnatural or violent deaths while incarcerated in correctional institutions. In addition to showing solidarity for those who have died while incarcerated, the day also brings attention to other socioeconomic impacts of incarceration including the […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, it’s important […]Continue readingInternational Self-care Day 2022
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bianca Montaleone and a few friends knew they wanted to do something to help support those in need during the holidays. As a devout supporter of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB), Bianca and her husband Dr. Pat Montaleone, along with their children and […]Continue readingLocal couple brings comfort to clients
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or conflict, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
Resilience is key, RN and CMHA specialist advises While the pandemic has had many negative effects on nurses’ health and well-being, it’s also paved the way for necessary conversations about mental health stress management, according to a local mental health professional. “It has normalized discussions of anxiety and depression and helped health care providers reach […]Continue readingRx for mental health