Season’s Greetings from everyone at CMHA-WECB. Please note our holiday hours: December 24 – closed at 2:00pm December 25 – closed December 26 – closed Normal hours (8:30am-4:30pm) resume on December 27, 28 and 31 January 1 – closed For support during the holiday season, please contact the 24-hour crisis line at 519-973-4435. ConnexOntario is […]Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA
Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings. For those coping with mental health issues, the holidays can be a daunting, overwhelming challenge every year. That’s why CMHA-WECB offers support and information to people affected by mental health issues – so no one […]Continue readingSupport mental health this holiday season
Addiction does not discriminate, it affects all walks of life. That’s the message of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual campaign from November 26 to December 2 led by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction (CCSA). This year’s NAAW theme, All Walks of Life, highlights that addiction does not discriminate […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
Interested in pursuing French-language post-secondary studies in Ontario? Well, there’s even more reason to apply to Collège Boréal for next school year. The college has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division to launch a unique fundraising initiative that reminds students about the importance of positive mental health on campus and throughout […]Continue readingCollège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
On November 22, CMHA-WECB joins communities and organizations across the country to mark National Housing Day and recognize the challenges faced by many people in finding a place to call home. National Housing Day calls on the need for safe and affordable housing for all Canadians. Across the country, 1.7 million people are in need […]Continue readingNational Housing Day recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing
(Toronto, Oct. 22, 2018) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario applauds the provincial government for its decision to maintain an essential health care service for individuals living with substance use and addictions issues related to opioids or other substances. CMHA Ontario is supportive of the consumption and treatment services model, particularly the move to […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, CMHA-WECB will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is Young People […]Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day recognizes the mental health of young people
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA-WECB is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life and […]Continue readingWorld Homeless Day highlights the importance of supportive housing
The first week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. October 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). CAMIMH’s mandate is to ensure that mental illness and […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB commemorates Mental Illness Awareness Week
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA-WECB is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies: Take care of your body. […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips