Migrant Worker Outreach

CMHA-WECB offers Workplace Outreach supports to International Agricultural Workers/Temporary Foreign Workers.

Our Workplace Outreach program promotes psychological health and safety in the workplace. Supporting mental health in workplaces improves recruitment and retention, employee engagement, health and safety, and sustainability; while decreasing absenteeism, turnover, benefit usage, workplace accidents and injuries, and shortens return to work times.

Our Workplace Outreach program allows us to meet individuals where they are at, in the community with access to interpreters to deliver our services in the mother tongue of the individuals seeking service.

What We Offer:

• On-site Services
• Mental Health and Addictions Presentations
• Lunch & Learns
• Mental Health & Addictions Resources
• Service Navigation
• One-to-one Supports
• Peer Support
• Tailored Workshops for IAWs (see below)

Download our flyer: English • Spanish • Tagalog
Download our Resources brochure: English • Spanish • Tagalog

AGRICULTURE WELLNESS ONTARIO

In The Know

In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of CMHA’s mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture. Learn more about In The Know.

Upcoming Training Dates – Inquire by emailing mhp@cmha-wecb.on.ca

International Agricultural Worker Wellness Program

CMHA Windsor-Essex and CMHA Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk have partnered with Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of agriculture focused programming delivered by CMHA Ontario Division, to deliver a new pilot program for international agricultural workers.

The International Agricultural Worker Wellness Program (IAWWP) supports international workers with managing stress, homesickness and isolation. The program provides referrals to free local services, including recreational activities, primary care, counselling, support groups, in-person workshops and more.

The program launched in early 2025 and be delivered over two years, with resources available in Spanish, French and English in year one, expanding to include Tagalog in year two. This program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023-28), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector.

Workshops for International Agricultural Workers

Our workshops are designed to address the unique mental health needs of international agricultural workers by providing practical tools and strategies. These workshops aim to foster connection, resilience, and overall well-being among international agricultural workers.

Current Workshops:

Understanding Loneliness & Building Community
This workshop explores the challenges of transitioning to a new country and culture, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and finding support. Participants learn practical ways to establish connections and strengthen their sense of belonging while working away from home.

Managing Stress
This workshop helps participants recognize how stress shows up and understand its impact on their well-being, especially in the farming environment. It provides practical strategies to manage stress effectively, helping workers stay resilient and focused during demanding times.

Teamwork & Problem Solving
This workshop supports participants in working together and solving problems as a team in the farming environment. Through practical tools and simple strategies, participants learn to see challenges from different perspectives, practice active listening, and communicate in ways that help everyone do their job more smoothly. The goal is a more supportive, organized, and positive work experience for all.

Are you interested in hosting a FREE workshop for your employees? Download this flyer to learn more!

Learn more at https://agriculturewellnessontario.ca/iawwp/.

Contact Us:
P 519-255-7440 Ext. 279 or 310
mws@cmha-wecb.on.ca

CMHA-WECB was proud to have been a partner agency of the Workforce WindsorEssex TeaMWork Project, funded by Employment & Social Development Canada under the Migrant Worker Support Program.
TeaMWork – Together Empowering Access for Migrant Worker Outreach, Resources, and Knowledge. Here’s a look at what TeaMWork accomplished throughout 2023 – TeaMWork at a Glance Report.