CMHA-WECB invites you to join us in supporting mental health as we participate in Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28. In the same way that Black Friday opens the shopping season, Giving Tuesday opens the giving season, uniting charities, companies and individuals in the spirit of giving. Canadians participating in the international Giving Tuesday movement are […]Continue readingSupport mental health for Giving Tuesday
On November 17, CMHA-WECB joins teams and organizations across the province to celebrate the culmination of the Change Day campaign. Over the past two months, Change Day Ontario encouraged individuals to pledge small actions that will collectively bring positive change to the health system. With hundreds of pledges made in Ontario, participants will come together […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Change Day
The language around substance use issues can help or hinder recovery. That’s the message of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual campaign from November 12 to 18 led by Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. This year’s NAAW theme is Words Matter, drawing attention to how the use of stigmatizing language can perpetuate […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
What if one small change could make a big difference to improve your own health or the health of others? That’s the message of Change Day, a growing global movement that empowers health care professionals, clinicians, caregivers, providers, patients and leaders to make small actions to collectively bring positive change to the health system. The […]Continue readingChange Day encourages small change for big impact
WINDSOR, ON / October 27, 2017: [Windsor, ON] – $120,000 was raised at the inaugural Rock Your Sole fundraiser on Friday, October 27 at the Water’s Edge Event Centre – the largest single fundraising event in the history of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB). The event was organized by Jasmine Jasey […]Continue readingRock Your Sole Raises Record Amount for Mental Health
October 10 is World Homeless Day and CMHA-WECB is reminding the community that housing is key to the recovery of many people with mental health issues. According to a 2016 report on homelessness, at least 235,000 people experience homelessness in a year across Canada and nearly 35,000 are homeless every night. The consequences of homelessness […]Continue readingWorld Homeless Day highlights the importance of housing for health
With fall upon us, CMHA-WECB is offering another season of Mood Walks, a successful well-being program that operates on a simple premise: get outdoors for your mental health. Mood Walks was developed by the CMHA as a province-wide initiative that promotes physical activity in nature, or “green exercise”, as a way to improve both physical […]Continue readingA new season of Mood Walks for mental health
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), and CMHA-WECB will commemorate the week by hosting a series of events. Oct. 2 @ 9:30am – Walk a Mile Kick-off – Join Rose Wood and walk your […]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 […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips
Each small moment can add up to make a big difference. That’s the message individuals, organizations, policy makers and advocates are sharing this year to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) estimates that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day