On February 23, CMHA-WECB joins organizations around the country in celebrating this important event. Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to showcase all the amazing things happening in the Canadian agriculture industry and help us see the connection to where our food comes from and the people who produce it. Here are a few ways […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Our branches offer comprehensive […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
On February 9, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental […]Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
ConnexOntario and Windsor-Essex mental health and wellness organizations remind you that “Mental Health Matters. You Matter.” Click here to view: https://issuu.com/thewindsorstar/docs/win_mental_health_matters_01.28.2021Continue readingMental Health Matters – 2021 Special Feature
CMHA-WECB joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note that […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
Her mind races. Always thinking. Always spinning. Did I get too close? Who has touched that? Should I wash my hands? I miss my grandchildren. It’s hard to breathe. Am I sick? Should I go to work? I’m so tired. At age 61, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barb Douglas is facing depression […]Continue readingAs COVID-19 persists, so does mental health “echo pandemic”
(Windsor, ON January 18, 2021) Today CMHA-WECB officially launched a Million Dollar fundraising campaign in anticipation of an increased need for services given the current and looming mental health crisis – this launch comes at the same time as the Branch celebrates 50 years of service in the WindsorEssex community. What better way to celebrate 50 […]Continue readingThanks a Million for 50 Years of Services
As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy as the days grow shorter. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the general population have experienced the winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, […]Continue readingTips to kick the winter blues
(Toronto, Dec. 21, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in response to the provincial government’s announcement today regarding additional COVID-19 public health measures: “The province made the right decision today to take the extraordinary measure of tightening public health restrictions to protect our physical […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario commends province for making tough decisions to slow the spread of COVID-19
Season’s Greetings from everyone at CMHA-WECB. Please note that our office will be closed on the following days: Friday, December 25th Friday, January 1st We will have reduced hours on Monday, December 28th from 9:00am – 1:00pm For support during the holiday season, please call the 24-hour crisis line at 519-973-4435. ConnexOntario is available 24/7 […]Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA