CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations on August 10 in commemorating Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day to honour individuals who have died unnatural or violent deaths while incarcerated in correctional institutions. In addition to showing solidarity for those who have died while incarcerated, the day also brings attention to other socioeconomic impacts of incarceration including the […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA-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 and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, it’s important […]Continue readingInternational Self-care Day 2022
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bianca Montaleone and a few friends knew they wanted to do something to help support those in need during the holidays. As a devout supporter of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB), Bianca and her husband Dr. Pat Montaleone, along with their children and […]Continue readingLocal couple brings comfort to clients
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or conflict, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
Resilience is key, RN and CMHA specialist advises While the pandemic has had many negative effects on nurses’ health and well-being, it’s also paved the way for necessary conversations about mental health stress management, according to a local mental health professional. “It has normalized discussions of anxiety and depression and helped health care providers reach […]Continue readingRx for mental health
CMHA Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) is the lead provider and advocate of specialized community mental health and addiction services integrated with comprehensive primary health care services. CMHA-WECB offers a variety of programs and services for people with a serious mental illness and those dealing with moderate mental illness and addictions. Community well-being is our sole […]Continue readingCMHA Board of Directors is recruiting new members!
A centralized resource connecting children, youth and families to local mental health and addiction supports WINDSOR, ON – Not sure where, when or how to access mental health and addiction services for children and youth? Feeling overwhelmed with mental health information and not sure where to start? On the heels of this Saturday’s National Child […]Continue readingHotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and partners launch WEConnectKids
As Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Windsor-Essex County Branch focuses on empathy for Mental Health Week this week, the fact that many Ontarians are weary and struggling is at the forefront. Polling conducted throughout the pandemic indicates that nearly 80 per cent of Ontarians believe we will be in a serious mental health crisis when […]Continue readingCMHA encourages candidates to keep mental health and addictions care in mind
As we celebrate Volunteer Week, CMHA recognizes that the majority of firefighters in our province are volunteers. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 18,000 Ontarians currently serve as volunteer firefighters. These individuals are trained to the same standard as career firefighters, and they volunteer their services while holding other primary occupations. Their […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates volunteer firefighters across Ontario