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
On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, 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 working together […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB recognizes world mental health day
The second week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. October 6-12 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 recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week
The CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) has achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing. CMHA-WECB has gone beyond the requirements of the Qmentum accreditation program and demonstrated excellence in quality improvement. It is accredited until May 2023. The Accreditation Qmentum Program helps organizations strengthen their quality improvement efforts by identifying what they are doing […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing
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. Mental […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips
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. This year’s choice of themes includes ‘Self-Care is for Life,’ ‘Get Better with Self-Care’ and “Treat Yourself to Better Health.” […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day
Today is historic for mental health awareness in Ontario as, for the first time, the province officially recognizes June 27 as PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in one’s life. It can affect victims or witnesses of distressful occurrences such as natural disasters, crimes, […]Continue readingJune 27, 2019 marks Ontario’s first-ever PTSD Awareness Day
The CMHA-WECB Community Partner of Distinction Award recognizes partnership and collaboration – essential requirements of health care delivery and community service. In appreciation of other organizations who demonstrate their commitment to close collaboration through formal or informal partnerships, the Partner of Distinction Award is presented each year at CMHA-WECB’s Annual Community Meeting to a team […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB Community Partner of Distinction Award
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day!