COVID-19 Updates

Jan 17, 2023

Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by providing programs, services and information online and over the phone, as well as reintegrating face-to-face visits and essential trainings.

With the move back to Stage 2, winter weather and more time indoors it is important to remember the key measures of infection prevention and control. Masking where advised, physical distancing and handwashing remain imperative, especially with the Delta and Omicron variants.

Additional guidance is outlined below:

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms and have an appointment at either CMHA or our Health Centre, please isolate and call reception to indicate you will not attend in person.

COVID-19 symptoms include: Fever of 37.8C or higher, chills, cough or barking cough (not related to other conditions such as COPD, Asthma, etc.); Shortness of breath, unable to breathe deeply (not related to other conditions); decrease in or loss of taste or smell.

And two or more of: Muscle aches/joint pain; extreme tiredness, sore throat, runny or stuffy/congested nose; headache; nausea; vomiting and/or diarrhea.

For more COVID-19 information, see the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. For health guidance 24/7 call Telehealth Ontario toll-free at 1-866-797-0000.

All staff and clients continue to enter either our main branch at 1400 Windsor Ave., or the Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre at 744 Ouellette Ave., through the main/front entrance and will be required to take part in a mandatory screening process. Please come to scheduled appointments no earlier than 15 minutes before the appointment time. Please bring only one support person to your appointment.

Stay up to date by checking this page or our social media channels often.

CMHA-WECB COVID-10 Safety Plan

For all the details on the Provincial Re-Opening Status follow this link:
https://www.wechu.org/cv/provincial-pandemic-status#step-two

Guidance for individuals who are vaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources/vaccinated-against-covid-19-public-health-measures.html

For evaluating travel risk with Ontario Delta Variant Hotspots check the specific information from the local public health unit in the area you are traveling to:
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

For travel outside of Ontario check the local public health authorities in other provinces and territories across the country:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html

CMHA Masks

CMHA-WECB now has branded masks! Each mask comes with an anti-fog filter. Available for purchase here. $10 each or 3 for $25.
Available for pick-up at our office (1400 Windsor Ave.) within 24 hours of purchase, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm.

It’s important now more than ever that we #KeepConnected. Visit our webpage for ideas and shareables to stay connected during COVID-19.

Emergency assistance is needed for some of our most financially vulnerable clients. Our Client Assistance Fund is in need of emergency funding due to increased needs from the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more, click here. To donate, click here and choose “COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund”. Thank you.

Thank you to everyone that has donated Personal Protective Equipment, and made a donation to our Emergency Relief Fund!
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