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 to Stage 2 the provincial re-opening, and the start of summer holidays 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 variant.
Additional guidance as we anticipate vacations and travel are outlined below.
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.
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-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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COVID-19 News
- An echo pandemic of mental health issues? Not if we can help it.
- Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19
Grief Resources
- Kaitlin Atkinson Family Resource Library Resource List – Grief & Bereavement
- Loss and Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Local Information & Resources
- Community Helplines (English & Arabic)
- An Introduction to the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic (YouTube video)
- Windsor Essex Seniors Call Assurance Program
- Windsor-Essex Counselling Support Line
- Windsor Regional Hospital
- Information on Local Food Banks
- Information on Local Restaurants & Fast Food Outlets
- Windsor-Essex Food Helpline
- WECHU Nutrition & Access to Food
- Service map of local care providers, clinics and specialists.
Provincial Information & Supports
- Beacon and AbilitiCBT – free therapeutic supports
- Public Health Ontario
Federal Information & Supports
- Ministry of Health self-assessment tool
- Canadian Council for Refugees Q&A and Resources
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Mental Health Commission of Canada: Resource Hub
- Mental Health Commission of Canada: External COVID-19 Resources
- National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
- Centre of Excellence for Child & Youth Mental Health
Online Resources & Supports
- Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support
- CMHA-WECB’s YouTube channel includes previously recorded webinars on bereavement, managing anxiety and stress, and more!
- Mental Health and Addictions Services available online
- BounceBack
- Big White Wall
- Connected Breath: Guided Practice Breathing
- CMHA-WECB Bereavement Education Seminar
- Douglas Marketing Group’s #StayHomeActivities
- Free, public access Online Multilingual Health Information Library, for COVID-19 related resources and information
- Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources
- Ontario COVID-19 multilingual communication resources
Additional Resources
- The revised Ministry of Health self-assessment tool which can be used over the phone with clients is here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/#q1
- Windsor Regional Hospital has excellent information including guidance for children who are demonstrating signs of illness. https://www.wrh.on.ca/Coronavirus
- Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
- 211 Ontario: 211
- Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- New Service Offering at Kids Help Phone
- Ministry of Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
- Public Health Agency of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
- Your local Public Health Unit hotline: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx
Tip Sheets
- Safe Grocery Handling
- Eating Well if You are Sick
- The Secret Sauce to Make Your New Work-at-Home Situation a Success
- Guide to Living with Worry & Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
- Five Ways to Well-being
