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CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov 16th, 2023On November 20, CMHA-WECB stands with the trans community to honour the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were tragically taken by violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is also…
The Comprehensive Role of Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) in Ontario
Nov 3rd, 2023Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) are not only facilities for supervised drug consumption where overdoses can be reversed, for marginalized and vulnerable people, CTS offer wraparound services. Wraparound services recognize…
Community Benefits and Cost Savings: The Value of Consumption Treatment Services (CTS)
Nov 3rd, 2023Ontario’s battle against the drug poisoning crisis has been a challenging one. Consumption treatment services (CTS) have emerged as a clear solution, offering both community benefits and significant cost savings….
The Real Impact of Consumption Treatment Services on Community Safety
Nov 3rd, 2023The data is clear: consumption treatment services are not just neutral in their impact on community safety – they actively enhance it. Several studies have delved deep into the relationship…
The drug poisoning crisis in Ontario and the need for harm reduction
Nov 3rd, 2023Ontario is grappling with a deepening drug poisoning crisis. The harms related to unregulated opioids have seen a sharp uptick, with more emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and fatal overdoses. The…
Navigating Mental Well-Being Amid the Middle East Conflict
Oct 18th, 2023The ongoing war in the Middle East has garnered significant attention worldwide. With real-time updates, graphic images, and a plethora of opinions flooding our screens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed….
October is Healthy Workplace Month
Oct 17th, 2023As a part of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Windsor-Essex County Branch is championing psychological health and safety in health care settings. CMHA-WECB’s Mental Health…
September 10th World Suicide Prevention Day. Join CMHA to reduce risk.
Sep 8th, 2023September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is also a day of resolve – a call to action for the whole world to join together and take action to…
International Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action
Aug 28th, 2023August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD), a day that signifies lives profoundly affected by the global overdose epidemic. The data for July 2023 stands as a stark reminder:…
CMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
Aug 9th, 2023CMHA-WECB observes Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10 to honour individuals who died unnaturally or violently while incarcerated in correctional institutions. The Ontario Chief Coroner’s Expert Panel’s report examined 186 deaths…
Safe Beds open house showcases program
Jul 13th, 2023The CMHA-WECB’s Safe Beds Residential Program hosted an open house yesterday for community partners and the media to showcase the program, which opened in September 2020. To learn more about…
CMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2023
Jul 13th, 2023CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations around the world on July 24th, in celebration of International Self-Care Day. The awareness day is intended to emphasize the importance of self-care and its…