FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMHA-WECB launches largest campaign in branch history WINDSOR, ON / February 13, 2017: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) will officially launch the Sole Focus ProjectTM on Wednesday, February 15 at 10 a.m. in the Crown Royal Lounge at the WFCU Centre. The campaign seeks to raise $500,000 over […]Continue readingSole Focus Project Officially Launched
To close the gap in supportive housing, Ontario needs to create at least 30,000 units of supportive housing over the 10 years. That’s the recommendation included in the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Council second annual report. “There is a well-known gap in supportive housing – which we know achieves better outcomes for Ontarians, reduces […]Continue readingCMHA’s 30 local branches endorse Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council’s Supportive Housing Strategy
New carding regulations in effect in Ontario New police street checks regulations in Ontario have increased restrictions on when officers can ask for identification from those they are questioning. The carding regulations came into effect Jan. 1 and make Ontario the first province to impose such limitations. Police officers now must inform people of their […]Continue readingChanges to Ontario Street Check Regulations
CMHA-WECB joins health professionals across the country to celebrate Psychology Month in February. Led by the Canadian Psychological Association, Psychology Month is an annual national campaign to raise awareness about the role psychology plays to help individuals and communities flourish. CMHA recognizes structured psychotherapy as an effective intervention for treating anxiety and depression, which afflicts […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Psychology Month
Canadians across the country will join together on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 7th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25, 2017. Bell’s annual campaign encourages people to “start the conversation” about mental health with friends, family and co-workers, recognizing that simply talking makes a significant impact […]Continue readingSupport Mental Health on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Blue Monday – The Third Monday of January Once touted as the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday has proven to be a myth. But with the holidays over and the grey winter weather setting in, some Canadians may notice a shift in mood and energy. These ‘winter blues’ are all too real. […]Continue readingBlue Monday
Two of the biggest players in mental health are braiding together their operations, to ensure that local people who need help end up “in the right place, the first time.” Within a few months the Canadian Mental Health Association and Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare will have a common 1-800 number that people can call for help […]Continue reading‘We’ll take care of getting you the right service’: Mental health players sync up
Windsor, ON – For the third year, almost 300 high school students from the Greater Essex County District School Board will participate in a Youth Summit on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 pm. at the Ciociaro Club. The objective is to begin the conversation surrounding mental health, reduce stigma and move […]Continue readingYouth take charge of mental health
CMHA-WECB marks National Addictions Awareness Week From Nov. 13 to 19, CMHA-WECB will join with the Canadian Centre on substance Abuse (CCSA) and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). NAAW is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about substance misuse, prevention, treatment and recovery. […]Continue readingNational Addictions Awareness Week
Company commits to 10 times increase in mental health benefits to $5,000 per year Toronto, ON – Starbucks Canada announced today that starting October 1, 2016 it will be increasing its mental health benefits to $5,000 per year for all eligible employees, who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and their dependents. This […]Continue readingStarbucks Canada Launches Unprecedented Mental Health Benefit