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CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
Aug 31st, 2020September is Recovery Month and CMHA-WECB joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will…
Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
Aug 28th, 2020As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA-WECB is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are…
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
Aug 26th, 2020As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical…
Free provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety
Aug 25th, 2020Are you a new mom? Just starting post-secondary school? Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction? Recently lost your job? Going through a divorce? Dealing with chronic pain or a chronic…
Those suffering with addiction struggling with isolation, getting treatment during pandemic
Aug 24th, 2020Dave Battagello – The Windsor Star August 22, 2020 Brian Hucker’s frequent drinking led him down a dark path he finally realized about a half-dozen years ago he just couldn’t…
CMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
Jul 13th, 2020CMHA-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…
Mental illness is not a crime
Jul 13th, 2020CMHA National statement July 6, 2020 Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental…
Opioid overdoses on the rise, health unit reports
Jul 8th, 2020Growing numbers of opioid-related overdose cases brought to local emergency departments have the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reminding the public that more than one public health crisis needs attention. For…
Mental Health supports are in place for those struggling during the pandemic
Jun 30th, 2020Guest column: Mental health supports are in place for those struggling during pandemic Windsor Star, June 28, 2020 Many Canadians are struggling with stress and depression due to the coronavirus…
CMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
Jun 26th, 2020(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s…
Warning signs: More Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
Jun 26th, 2020New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The…
New Windsor-Essex Food Helpline provides emergency food assistance to people in need
Jun 16th, 2020UPDATE: With decreased demand over the past few weeks, we are now transitioning the helpline from Green Shield Canada to 211. The transition will happen on Wednesday, June 17th. Existing food…